Does USA TODAY pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, USA TODAY employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at USA TODAY. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at USA TODAY?

36% of USA TODAY employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated USA TODAY 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at USA TODAY?

Reporter (15) , Account Manager (8) , Intern (8) , Account Executive (6) , Journalist (6) , District Sales Manager (5) , Editor (5) , Marketing Specialist (4) , Project Manager (4) , Director (3) , Graphic Designer (3) , Marketing (3) , Marketing Coordinator (3) , Sales Executive (3) , Senior Account Executive (3)

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

"The people are great!" ((in 30 reviews)); "Lots of passion for the work and great coworkers" ((in 12 reviews)); "Decent hours." ((in 6 reviews)); "People that work for USA Today tend to stay there for a long time due to the company offering a good work/life balance." ((in 5 reviews)); "life balance is OK." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Bad management, overworked and understaffed." ((in 22 reviews)); "constant layoffs downsizing no 401k no raises" ((in 11 reviews)); "Benefits are garbage." ((in 9 reviews)); "Upper management seems disconnected." ((in 8 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about USA TODAY layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed USA TODAY locations?

McLean , New York , Washington , Tysons Corner , Chicago , Phoenix , Nashville , Dallas , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Jacksonville , Atlanta , Tysons Corner , Lombard , Blacksburg , Virginia Beach , Mc Lean , Saint Louis , Rochester , Appleton , Fond du Lac , Green Bay , Detroit , Genesee , Louisville , Charlotte , Austin , San Antonio , Burlington , Mountain Home

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USA TODAY reviews

3.3

36% would recommend to a friend

(256 total reviews)

Mike Reed

31% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

2.7

Senior management

2.7

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Career opportunities

USA TODAY has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 256 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The USA TODAY employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

256 reviews

5.0

Jun 11, 2026

It's good, but not many downsides

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It’s good and I like it a lot

Cons

Not a lot of cons

5.0

Jun 2, 2026

Good commission but requires customer retention

Retention agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Made good commission while retaining customers.

Cons

You need to retain customers in order to make commission.

5.0

May 21, 2024

Unbiased review publication

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, amazing management and team, and room for growth

Cons

There is no active office community

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