Does WestEd pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, WestEd employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at WestEd. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at WestEd?

76% of WestEd employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated WestEd 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at WestEd?

Research Associate (17) , Senior Program Associate (10) , Senior Research Associate (8) , Project Coordinator (7) , Research Assistant (7) , Research Associate II (6) , Program Associate (5) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Program Assistant (3) , Research Associate I (3) , Administrative (2) , Associate (2) , Consultant (2) , Content Specialist (2) , Graphic Designer (2)

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

"Benefits are great." ((in 38 reviews)); "Interesting projects and there are some really great people who work here." ((in 29 reviews)); "You get to work with great colleagues" ((in 26 reviews)); "The pay was good" ((in 13 reviews)); "Everyone is friendly and willing to help." ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Some of the managers were very disorganized and didn’t have the skills to be good managers." ((in 10 reviews)); "Horrible structure and systems, poor management" ((in 7 reviews)); "Right now a difficult time in the industry, and opportunities are shrinking." ((in 4 reviews)); "Mass layoffs and uncertainty of which roles will be cut next" ((in 4 reviews)); "+ Horrible performance evaluation system; meager cost of living increases are disguised as yearly "performance increases"" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about WestEd layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed WestEd locations?

San Francisco , Sacramento , Redwood City , Washington , Los Alamitos , Seal Beach , Oakland , Boston , Los Angeles , Alameda , Atlanta , Haleyville , Fairfax , New York , Anaheim , Madera , San Diego , Santa Barbara , Stockton , Seattle , Largo , Sacramento Valley

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

WestEd

WestEd reviews

3.8

76% would recommend to a friend

(196 total reviews)

Jannelle Kubinec

72% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Senior management

2.9

Career opportunities

WestEd has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 196 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The WestEd employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

196 reviews

5.0

Jun 15, 2019

Want to return!

Tutor/data

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is genuine happy and all work together towards the mission! This is a place I would like to return after having more experience in the education field.

Cons

I can’t remember any cons while working there aside from it is difficult to transition within the company.

5.0

Jun 30, 2018

Outstanding organization that strives to make a positive impact

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

WestEd is full of committed, smart, and thoughtful professionals. I am consistently impressed with my colleagues and the quality of their work. There are high expectations for your work across the agency, yet WestEd encourages (and truly supports) work/life balance. Compared to other, similar, organizations, WestEd is less hierarchical. I often do not know the "level" of others I am working with on projects. Tasks are assigned based on skill, interest, and availability instead of simply one's level in the organization. The benefits and working environment are incredible. I feel valued, respected, and supported and feel that the pay, benefits, and opportunities offered to employees reflect that.

Cons

Though the heart of our work is team-based, it can be easy to become isolated in your work if you don't reach out consistently across the agency. This varies by role, program, and office/work location, but you have to work proactively to stay engaged with others. The agency is committed to collaboration, and is working on improving program silos, but they can be a barrier to the work.

4.0

Feb 20, 2018

I thought I only had to submit salary for Glassdoor upgrade

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

intelligent people, gives you the tools you need

Cons

hard to move up, sometimes can only move laterally

Viewing 109 - 111 of 196 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

McGraw Hill

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

Ultimate Medical Academy

3.8★Compensation & Benefits

Apollo Education Group

3.5★Compensation & Benefits

Positive Behavior Supports

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

WestEd reviews FAQs

Related searches: WestEd jobs | WestEd salaries | WestEd benefits | WestEd interviews

Reviews WestEd reviews

WestEd

WestEd reviews

Ratings by category

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Want to return!

Outstanding organization that strives to make a positive impact

I thought I only had to submit salary for Glassdoor upgrade

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

WestEd reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

WestEd reviews FAQs