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 21 reviews)); "Met some amazing people" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good pay, awesome coworkers" ((in 7 reviews)); "Decent pay" ((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 6 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)); "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

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

3.0

Nov 7, 2022

Flush with resources and good intentions, weak on strategy

Director of engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Vision - CZI has many inspiring goals, and is not afraid to take on very ambitious projects, with little-to-no expectation of generating revenue. Resources - CZI has the resources of a large tech company, and treats its employees as such. Though you're working at a philanthropy, you get many of the perks of a tech company - nice airy offices, the latest equipment, well-stocked kitchens, catered lunches, etc. Talent - CZI has been able to recruit many talented people cutting across a variety of roles, including and especially in software engineering. This is a rare feat for a philanthropy. Work/life balance - Very strong. Many people at CZI have families, and from the beginning the org has been supportive of a good work/life balance. The offices reliably clear out before dinnertime.

Cons

CZI has often taken on too much too quickly, and has become a somewhat-bloated organization with too many stakeholders. Due to the easy access to funding, too many new projects get off the ground with insufficient strategic direction or goals. Impressive senior leaders are brought in to fill these gaps in strategy, but they too often aim to solve problems with more hiring. It's a predictible result of an organization with tremendous resources, but without the pressure of having to focus on a sustainable business model.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and feedback. We are glad to hear the ways in which you feel the benefits of working at CZI. Because CZI is a unique organization, we continue to refine our strategy for how we work, which comes with 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.

1.0

Jul 24, 2019

Bad morale, toxic culture, no impact

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good pay and benefits - Good snacks and lunches - Nice office

Cons

- No impact - Putting untested tools into schools - No measurement - Very difficult personalities and toxic culture - No accountability

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

6y

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I’m very sorry your experience was not more positive. As a young and entrepreneurial organization, we’re committed to learning and improving wherever possible. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly if you want to share more. - Demetrice Tillman, Director of People

1.0

Mar 27, 2023

N/A

Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay was really great, and I met a lot of wonderful people.

Cons

Horrible upper management and middle management

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that this was your experience. We encourage staff to reach out to their People Business Partners to provide feedback on how we can improve the overall employee experience as well as raise any concerns they may have as an employee of CZI.

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