Is Save the Children US a good company to work for?

Save the Children US has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 1,105 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Save the Children US to a friend and 42% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Save the Children US have been left by employees working as Intern , Lead Associate and Senior Advisor .

Does Save the Children US pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Save the Children US employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Save the Children US. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Save the Children US?

70% of Save the Children US employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Save the Children US 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Save the Children US?

Intern (43) , Volunteer (19) , Director (18) , Senior Advisor (18) , Manager (17) , Project Manager (13) , Advisor (12) , Lead Associate (12) , Specialist (12) , Project Officer (11) , Coordinator (9) , Program Manager (9) , Administrative Assistant (8) , Assistant Manager (8) , Program Coordinator (8)

What are the pros of working at Save the Children US according to real employee reviews?

"Great colleagues too." ((in 47 reviews)); "Good benefits and PTO." ((in 44 reviews)); "Good Work environment and job experience in different area." ((in 25 reviews)); "The staff is friendly and approachable." ((in 24 reviews)); "Work life balance is good since it is development sector" ((in 21 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Save the Children US according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary and other remunerations" ((in 36 reviews)); "Bad management No food court" ((in 25 reviews)); "Pay is low." ((in 21 reviews)); "One irremovable lower level staff of senior leadership doesn't have a clue on how to manage a team." ((in 20 reviews)); "Managers don't work with employees to get them into other positions (probably cause they are looking at protecting their own jobs)" ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Save the Children US layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Save the Children US locations?

Washington , Fairfield , Westport , Lexington-Fayette , New York , Berea , Houston , Columbia , San Diego , Bridgeport , Natchitoches , Atlanta , Woodbridge , Omaha , Arkoma , Manchester , Lexington , West Louisville , Concord , Raleigh , Dallas , International Falls , Jordan , Monticello , Fayetteville , Dyersburg , Newbern , Columbus , Los Angeles , Morgan Hill

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Save the Children US reviews

3.5

70% would recommend to a friend

(818 total reviews)

Janti Soeripto

69% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Senior management

3.1

Career opportunities

Save the Children US has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 818 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Save the Children US employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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818 reviews

5.0

Mar 5, 2014

I Love working for save the children

Canvesser/fundraiser for programs

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Awesome people, amazing statistics,wonderful cause, and wonderful job security

Cons

there are none besides the ignorance of people

4.0

Feb 26, 2014

Great organization

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful people, amazing opportunities, compelling mission. I really enjoyed working at Save the Children, and feel that we were truly contributing in positive ways.

Cons

Some positions have unknown funding futures and employees outside the fundraising team can't do much to seek continued funds / more job security.

1.0

Jan 27, 2014

Focus on fundraising, not focused on people, including people with families.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Externally has a good brand and partners view Save the Children positively. There has been high turnover at the Washington/Westport level for the last 5+ years. Only some senior level people remain.

Cons

Questionable practices swept under the rug/avoided despite so-called internal audit efforts; also one highly corrupt staff from the field was promoted to home office position, despite warnings from colleagues.

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