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 20 reviews)); "People are smart and passionate about the work." ((in 13 reviews)); "Great benefits and pay." ((in 9 reviews)); "4. good work life balance" ((in 9 reviews)); "Talented and dedicated coworkers who believe in the causes we fund." ((in 5 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 6 reviews)); "lack of management experience" ((in 4 reviews)); "harming layoffs; and maintaining leaders even when business goals flounder and morale tanks." ((in 3 reviews)); "Lack of diversity of thought, people fear retaliation if they speak up" ((in 3 reviews)); "Lack of transparency and direct communication" ((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

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3.4

44% would recommend to a friend

(94 total reviews)

Priscilla Chan

70% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

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).

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94 reviews

4.0

Oct 16, 2024

Benefits make it worth it

Product specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great benefits - Reasonable and knowledgeable middle management

Cons

- product direction is lacking, a lot of strategy switching

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

We are pleased to hear that our benefits package contributes positively to your overall experience at our company. Because CZI is a unique organization, we continue to refine our strategy for how we work, which comes from learnings and continued improvement. Our leadership is committed to building a strong organization that will drive our long-term vision forward and is continuing to find ways to improve in making that happen. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience working at CZI.

5.0

Jul 3, 2024

Great place to work, very supportive

Data scientist 1

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun problems, great team - everyone is passionate and motivated

Cons

Still small and feels like a start up

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

We are glad to hear that you feel supported and engaged at CZI, and we look forward to growing with you. Thank you for sharing your experience!

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

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.

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