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 11 reviews)); "Decent pay" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good pay, awesome coworkers" ((in 7 reviews)); "4. good work life balance" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"bad leadership, needs to figure out what they want" ((in 5 reviews)); "Lack of diversity of thought, people fear retaliation if they speak up" ((in 4 reviews)); "Lack of transparency and direct communication" ((in 3 reviews)); "harming layoffs; and maintaining leaders even when business goals flounder and morale tanks." ((in 2 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

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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 2, 2024

Great benefits!

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Take full advantage of the matching!

Cons

People are religiously 5 minutes late to meetings!

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

2y

We are delighted to hear that our benefits package contributes positively to your overall experience at our company. We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports our employees' well-being and financial security. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience working at CZI!

4.0

Apr 11, 2024

Stimulating philanthropy

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- great people and benefits

Cons

- strategy shifts and lot of churn

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience working at CZI. We are excited to hear that you appreciate the benefits we offer our employees. We recognize that our strategy can shift frequently, and we acknowledge that there are areas of improvement in how these shifts are handled. We believe that these types of changes are important to remain agile and adaptable, allowing us to focus on where we can make the highest impact on our mission. Your feedback is valuable as we continue to refine our processes and enhance our organization.

5.0

Jan 16, 2024

Great place to work!

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Science, a great team, and lots of innovation.

Cons

Small non-profit research org that straddles the divide between Academia and Industry.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

2y

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We are committed to creating an environment where creativity thrives and are thrilled to hear that you felt our organization was innovative. We truly appreciate your feedback and are grateful for the contributions you made to our team during your time with us!

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