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

5.0

May 20, 2025

best non-profit

Senior scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

hybrid working schedule, chill boss

Cons

low pay, lower than industry average

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate you highlighting the hybrid working schedule and your positive experience with your manager. We also understand your concerns regarding compensation and are committed to regularly reviewing our pay scales to ensure competitiveness within the non-profit sector. We value your contributions and encourage you to speak with your manager or HR if you'd like to discuss further.

4.0

Mar 21, 2025

Review

Senior project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and smart people

Cons

Lots of shifting priorities, very science driven

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you highlighting our benefits and the intelligence of our team. We also acknowledge your comments regarding shifting priorities and our science-driven approach. As a growing organization tackling complex challenges, adapting and iterating on our strategies is sometimes necessary. We remain committed to clear communication and fostering an environment where all perspectives are valued.

3.0

Mar 4, 2025

Technical Program Manager

Technical program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- People - Overall Mission - Facilities

Cons

- Information about changes from Leadership - Pay - Hiring Process - Expectations for+from Middle Management

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you value our people, mission, and facilities. We also acknowledge your concerns regarding communication about leadership changes, pay, the hiring process, and expectations from management. We are actively working to improve communication channels and address the issues you've raised. Your feedback is valuable and will help us grow and better support our team.

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