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 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))

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

"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))

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

NSF reviews

2.7

42% would recommend to a friend

(521 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 521 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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521 reviews

2.0

Apr 20, 2026

Great mission and tech, but compensation issues persist

Senior scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive mission Great technology Nice lab space Limited free ev charging stations

Cons

"Not-for-profit" company is 100% driven by profit. Employee compensation has lagged behind market for YEARS. New employees have been cut from profit sharing program- more corporate greed.

3.0

Apr 14, 2026

Good work-life balance but lacks growth opportunities

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance & hybrid work

Cons

No room for growth or moving

2.0

Apr 8, 2026

Apply now if you like being told exactly what to do at work!

Senior global director

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Pay and PTO above market.

Cons

Leadership team relies heavily on micromanaging and offers very little trust. This created a toxic, "small ball" culture. Small ball refers to focusing first and sometimes exclusivily on trivial details instead of building a strong strategic foundation (i.e. a strategic north star) to guide our collective efforts.

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