Does NSF pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at NSF?

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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NSF?

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)

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

"Great people .. always willing to listen and make changes if they are right for the business." ((in 52 reviews)); "+good benefits & PTO" ((in 20 reviews)); "Current work life balance is great." ((in 18 reviews)); "Good team effort, great leadership" ((in 15 reviews)); "Nice building and free pop." ((in 11 reviews))

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

"poor management and not so welcoming in a deparment" ((in 36 reviews)); "Managers have no clue what they are doing." ((in 21 reviews)); "Low pay for highly skilled candidates" ((in 20 reviews)); "upper management is disconnected from reality." ((in 19 reviews)); "Toxic culture descending from cold hearted management." ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about NSF layoffs in 2026?

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.

What are the top reviewed NSF locations?

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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2.7

42% would recommend to a friend

(522 total reviews)

Pedro Sancha

35% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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NSF has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 522 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The NSF employee rating is 27% below average for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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1.0

Sep 14, 2017

Worst place to work

Associate toxicologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company somehow has a solid reputation, so use it as a stepping stone to something better.

Cons

If you want to remain stagnant in your career while unqualified individuals who are friends with management are promoted above you, this is the perfect place for you. Do not expect to be rewarded for hard work, you will only be judged on appearances and who you befriend.

1.0

Jul 8, 2016

Health sciences employee

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job duties were excellent and clients were great! Contractors / trainers excellent to work with Some good employees Pay reasonable

Cons

Staff treated poorly - some staff were yelled at Discriminated against co-worker who was gay, person was treated very badly HR non existent. Seems to care little about volumes and volumes of complaints despite having evidence No strategic thinking

2.0

Dec 28, 2015

Used to be a great company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Feels like you are working towards the mission if you are in the right areas. Average pay and good benefits, although costs have increased over the years

Cons

Sr. managers are basically scientists that have been with the company for a long time. This leads to lack of business acumen and keen decision making ability. Acts like a for profit company wearing a non-profit costume.

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