Does Chan Zuckerberg Initiative pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative?

44% of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Chan Zuckerberg Initiative 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative?

Software Engineer (15) , Senior Software Engineer (8) , Manager (4) , Director (3) , Technical Recruiter (3) , Program Manager (2) , Project Manager (2) , SWE Intern (2) , Senior Project Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits" ((in 18 reviews)); "People are smart and passionate about the work." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good pay, awesome coworkers" ((in 8 reviews)); "Decent pay" ((in 8 reviews)); "4. good work life balance" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative according to real employee reviews?

"Cliquey culture" ((in 6 reviews)); "Management is awful, dismissive, and lack training" ((in 5 reviews)); "bad leadership, needs to figure out what they want" ((in 5 reviews)); "Loads of turnover, questionable terminations & spontaneous layoffs" ((in 3 reviews)); "Lack of diversity of thought, people fear retaliation if they speak up" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Chan Zuckerberg Initiative layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Chan Zuckerberg Initiative locations?

Redwood City , San Francisco , New York , Redwood Park

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative reviews

3.4

44% would recommend to a friend

(94 total reviews)

Priscilla Chan

70% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (94 reviews)

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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 94 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

94 reviews

4.0

Nov 14, 2024

Great work life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Meaningful work, good benefits including retirement, volunteer time off

Cons

The direction shifts often so it is never clear of your goals at the beginning of the year will be relevant by 6 months in.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

1y

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad you find our work meaningful and value our benefits. We understand that shifts in goals can feel challenging. As we adapt to evolving priorities, we’re working to improve clarity and communication around our long-term direction. Thank you for your contributions!

3.0

Jun 6, 2024

Great people, hard to make an impact

Group product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well funded and some very strong leaders.

Cons

Lack of market rigor means that some projects are not well set up to succeed. A bit of a monoculture that is hostile to metrics and making trade-offs.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your feedback is instrumental in driving improvements, and we are committed to creating an environment where every team member can thrive. We are pleased you found our leadership strong and enjoyed working with your peers. We truly value feedback from our employees, both past and present, as it helps us grow and improve.

4.0

Feb 2, 2024

Lots of unrealized potential

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- People care about the mission - Nice visible brand name that appears to hold some sway - Good benefits

Cons

- The definition of success seems to keep changing in the Education arm - Very heavily senior, even before a majority of junior staff was laid off

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our mission is at the heart of everything we do, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that you felt our team shares in that passion. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continue to grow and improve.

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