Is United Way a good company to work for?

United Way has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 2,216 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 46% of employees would recommend working at United Way to a friend and 39% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about United Way have been left by employees working as Volunteer , Intern and Campaign Associate .

Does United Way pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, United Way employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at United Way. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at United Way?

46% of United Way employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated United Way 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at United Way?

Director (57) , Manager (51) , Intern (41) , Administrative Assistant (40) , Project Manager (22) , Program Coordinator (20) , Program Manager (20) , Coordinator (19) , Marketing (17) , Volunteer (16) , Case Manager (14) , Loaned Executive (13) , Vice President (13) , Campaign Associate (12) , Campaign Manager (12)

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

"The people are great and the work that is done there has helped many children and their families out of poverty" ((in 180 reviews)); "good benefits and lots of potential for good work" ((in 99 reviews)); "Great culture and an interesting place to work." ((in 72 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and can network very easily within the non" ((in 58 reviews)); "Worked with great coworkers and made a difference in the community" ((in 53 reviews))

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

"Very demanding and low salaries." ((in 55 reviews)); "My manager was kind and empathetic, upper management really seemed detached and immovable." ((in 17 reviews)); "No opportunity for advancement and bosses that lie about it" ((in 15 reviews)); "However, opportunities for further employment with them were not offered, and my attempts to reach out to my former managers have been received unenthusiastically." ((in 15 reviews)); "Poor communication." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about United Way layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed United Way locations?

Alexandria , Atlanta , New York , San Francisco , Minneapolis , Indianapolis , Detroit , Seattle , Boston , Cincinnati , Los Angeles , Dallas , Cleveland , Chicago , Orlando , San Diego , Baltimore , Washington , Austin , Phoenix , Houston , Birmingham , Madison , Denton , Norfolk , Toledo , Pittsburgh , Saint Louis , Denver , Rocky Hill

United Way reviews

3.3

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,849 total reviews)

Angela F. Williams

75% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

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United Way has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,849 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The United Way employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Jun 20, 2013

Rewarding and enlightening making me want to do more to help seniors find employment.

Payroll coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Making a difference living united to help the 55+ market find employment. We have 75 on my project's payroll and six others have found permanent jobs with benefits! Also, this job has enhanced my administrative skills including advanced excel and QuickBooks.

Cons

The pay rate is so low, especially for my skill level and MBA in Accounting. I am paid through a federal government grant and the position is limited to four years, and I cannot have wages from another job at the same time.

4.0

May 23, 2013

Good workplace but challenging times

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

United Way has a good mission in empowering people to participate in their families and community. The organization has targeted areas of service which gives it more focus than it had traditionally.

Cons

Like in many nonprofits, if you want to earn a big salary you shouldn't be working here. Nonprofits need to keep overhead low so donated funds go to services.

2.0

May 20, 2013

Eeeh

Program coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Giving back to the community

Cons

Management tends to work in silos.

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Jobs at United Way

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Coordinator, Community Giving and Engagement

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Rewarding and enlightening making me want to do more to help seniors find employment.

Good workplace but challenging times

Eeeh

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