Is Wiley a good company to work for?

Wiley has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 2,431 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 65% of employees would recommend working at Wiley to a friend and 45% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Wiley have been left by employees working as Intern , Software Engineer and Account Manager .

Does Wiley pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Wiley employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Wiley. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Wiley?

65% of Wiley employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Wiley 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Wiley?

Software Engineer (62) , Account Manager (39) , Editorial Assistant (39) , Director (38) , Editor (36) , Manager (32) , Project Manager (30) , Enrollment Counselor (28) , Program Manager (25) , Intern (23) , Production Editor (23) , Senior Software Engineer (20) , Sales (19) , Senior Manager (19) , Managing Editor (16)

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

"Great place to work and people are great too" ((in 250 reviews)); "Good benefits and flexibility within my section of the company." ((in 191 reviews)); "Good work life balance (depending on your manager) Nice amount of PTO for all levels." ((in 184 reviews)); "Great colleagues to work with and the main reason I'm still there" ((in 155 reviews)); "Great team and department" ((in 49 reviews))

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

"Poor management of tasks" ((in 105 reviews)); "Salary is low and projects can be under resourced" ((in 102 reviews)); "Situated in a volatile industry and my biggest qualm is the low pay." ((in 102 reviews)); "Too many layoffs" ((in 63 reviews)); "Poor leadership: constant knee" ((in 45 reviews))

What are employees saying about Wiley layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Wiley locations?

Hoboken , Indianapolis , New York , Orlando , Boston , Maitland , Oak Brook , Cary , Louisville , Minneapolis , San Francisco , Malden , Chicago , Jersey City , Medford , Newark , Somerset , Waco , Los Angeles , Tucson , Raleigh , Houston , Fishers , Stamford , Tampa , Hoboken , North Indianapolis , Bronx , Phoenix , Washington

Wiley reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(439 total reviews)

Matthew Kissner

61% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

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4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

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4.0

Apr 10, 2025

Overall Review for Administration Profile

Office administrator

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

1. Work-life balance: Flexibility, Hybrid & remote options are available as per your profile requirement. 2. Employee Friendly : Company cares for your well-being and provide support time to time as per the demand of the need. 3. Employee Engagement : Community events and activities help colleagues to collab together and bond with different teams.

Cons

1. Career growth: Less opportunities for learning and promotions. 2. Compensation: Pay, perks, and benefits are good during joining only.

Wiley Response

1y

Thank you very much for your review and honest feedback. Voices like yours have helped Wiley succeed for more than 217 years and we remain committed to delivering a great colleague experience today!

3.0

Apr 10, 2025

A mixed bag

Junior solution engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Health & Wellness benefits - Bonuses, discounts, and perks - Market position - Experience with global collegues

Cons

- Irregular naming conventions across roles and responsibilities making it challenging to gauge one's compensation and/or move on to external opportunities. - Constant organizational change with insufficient change management processes - High employee turnover - Inconsistency in management, expectations, and routines across departments -- there are no unified systems, processes, or management policies utilized across divisions resulting in wildly different experiences for employees

Wiley Response

1y

Thank you very much for your feedback and commitment to helping Wiley succeed.

5.0

Apr 10, 2025

Thriving Organization Combines Professional Excellence with Genuine Community

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Wiley fosters a genuine sense of purpose that connects daily work to meaningful outcomes. The collaborative culture stands out, with colleagues who consistently demonstrate respect, diligence, and strong ethical foundations. The company's commitment to work-life balance isn't just talk—it's embedded in policies that support personal wellbeing while maintaining productivity. Roles throughout the organization offer intellectual challenge and personal growth, creating intrinsic job satisfaction. The customer-centric approach attracts clients who value partnership over mere transactions, enhancing the quality of interactions. Wiley is full of talented people who get a lot done. Of course, like any other organization, not everyone is like that. Leadership deserves particular recognition for their authenticity in living the company values, not just displaying them on walls. Their transparent communication, especially regarding strategic decisions and organizational changes, has built trust throughout the team. The notable progress in these areas demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement that bodes well for the future. Growth might be limited in certain departments and colleagues may move around to continue their progression, which I find it enriching for an organization.

Cons

As with most large enterprises, organizational restructuring occurs periodically to adapt to changing business needs, which can be challenging. Often times, resource allocation sometimes creates positions that appear to overlap with existing teams or lack clear strategic alignment. This structural redundancy can be a common phenomenon in complex organizations managing evolving priorities and legacy systems alongside innovation initiatives. Some roles may not have a lot of career progression opportunities, but jobs openings are frequent. Everyone has to advocate for themselves. Compensation could be better so it's important that every employee builds their own career development plan.

Wiley Response

1y

Thank you for sharing the gift of feedback with us to help us continue improving our colleague experience at Wiley!

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