Question 1

Does NSF pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NSF employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NSF. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at NSF?

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42% of NSF employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated NSF 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at NSF?

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Account Manager (32), Auditor (23), Manager (13), Safety Advisor (11), Coordinator (10), Project Manager (10), Director (8), Lab Technician (7), Senior Manager (7), Intern (6), Certification Project Manager (5), Food Safety Auditor (5), Technician (5), Analyst (4), Microbiology Technician (4)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at NSF according to real employee reviews?

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"Great people .. always willing to listen and make changes if they are right for the business." ((in 50 reviews)); "+ Good Benefits" ((in 25 reviews)); "Current work life balance is great." ((in 19 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 13 reviews)); "As a social enterprise, they have historically done a good job of balancing financial performance with a strong mission focus." ((in 10 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at NSF according to real employee reviews?

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"poor management and not so welcoming in a deparment" ((in 33 reviews)); "Many people are fired for not meeting goals or just because their managers do not like them" ((in 19 reviews)); "upper management is disconnected from reality." ((in 18 reviews)); "Low pay for highly skilled candidates" ((in 18 reviews)); "Salaries are low in comparison to the current market." ((in 17 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about NSF layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about NSF layoffs and their outlook for job security at NSF in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed NSF locations?

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Ann Arbor, San Diego, Washington, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Detroit, Los Angeles, Richmond, Alexandria, Ypsilanti, Clinton Township, West Bloomfield, Grand Rapids, Houston, Waco, Indianapolis, Columbus, Harbor City, El Cajon, San Francisco, Boulder, Bristol, Las Vegas, Seattle, Philadelphia, Bethesda, Boston, Kansas City

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