Does Oxford University Press pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Oxford University Press?

57% of Oxford University Press employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Oxford University Press 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Oxford University Press?

Editor (59) , Editorial Assistant (34) , Assistant Editor (29) , Marketing Assistant (20) , Marketing (19) , Marketing Executive (16) , Sales (16) , Sales Representative (16) , Intern (15) , Development Editor (14) , Manager (14) , Production Editor (14) , Publisher (13) , Editorial (12) , Sales Manager (12)

What are the pros of working at Oxford University Press according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and very talented." ((in 143 reviews)); "Some great colleagues." ((in 107 reviews)); "The benefits are good and the work can be pretty varied depending on the project and your role." ((in 59 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 58 reviews)); "Beautiful building with publishing history going back 500 years." ((in 28 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Oxford University Press according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low and it's difficult to get an increase in pay even if your performance is outstanding." ((in 114 reviews)); "Salaries are low and it's hard to get these increased due to bureaucracy / red tape." ((in 102 reviews)); "Arrogant and incompetent managers." ((in 43 reviews)); "Low salaries, understaffed, not enough levels of management, disconnect between senior management and mid" ((in 23 reviews)); "BOD Decision is not effective and No career progression" ((in 22 reviews))

What are employees saying about Oxford University Press layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Oxford University Press locations?

New York , Cary , Raleigh , Roanoke , Brooklyn , Staten Island , Washington , Charlotte , Durham , Houston , Boston , Research Triangle Park , Midtown New York

Oxford University Press reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(1,231 total reviews)

Nigel Portwood

53% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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Oxford University Press has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,231 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Oxford University Press employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Jun 11, 2026

Supportive team, but lacks documented knowledge

Senior production editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lovely team of people and managers.

Cons

Institutional knowledge is not well documented.

5.0

Jun 9, 2026

Great team and flexible work environment

Oxford reporter on ihrl

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team supervises your work. You get to learn proper citation standards and write academically. You don't have too tight deadlines and can work from wherever.

Cons

I have not identified any negative aspect of being an Oxford Reporter.

2.0

Jun 8, 2026

Static

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people, nice office, support always available, good work-life balance

Cons

Lack of pay progression due to business performance, product updates are slow and feels like we are playing ‘catch up’ with our competitors in business area. Recovery plan from last winter’s restructuring doesn’t feel realistic, SLT do not consult with ordinary staff for forecasting targets. Often team activities involve sticking post it notes with employee ideas down but then quickly thrown away or disregarded. Listen to your staff! They have excellent customer intel

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