Does Compassion International pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Compassion International employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Compassion International. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Compassion International?

86% of Compassion International employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Compassion International 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Compassion International?

Manager (17) , Intern (13) , Project Manager (13) , Project Director (9) , Software Developer (9) , Translator (9) , Director (6) , Internship (6) , Specialist (6) , Accountant (5) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Partnership Facilitator (5) , Training Specialist (5) , Compassion GoRep (4) , Project Accountant (4)

What are the pros of working at Compassion International according to real employee reviews?

"Great mission and the benefits are second to none." ((in 46 reviews)); "The people are great and there is a real sense of community among co" ((in 35 reviews)); "The organization has a great culture" ((in 28 reviews)); "Amazing mission to be a part of." ((in 20 reviews)); "1. Competitive pay" ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Compassion International according to real employee reviews?

"Senior leadership continues to communicate who has authority and accountability as well as to clarify roles and responsibilities." ((in 17 reviews)); "Low salary and limit to promote" ((in 9 reviews)); "It's a big organization and it takes longer to move big organizations." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Compassion International layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Compassion International locations?

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Compassion International reviews

4.3

86% would recommend to a friend

(423 total reviews)

Jimmy Mellado

89% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Culture & values

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Career opportunities

Compassion International has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 423 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Compassion International employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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423 reviews

5.0

Apr 1, 2025

You can’t ask for a better company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The mission, the company culture, the work life balance

Cons

I don’t have any at the moment

Compassion International Response

Thank you for your review! We greatly appreciate your feedback.

5.0

Mar 10, 2025

Wonderful Ministry

Systems analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Provides a clear and meaningful mission, making the work inherently purposeful. The organization attracts dedicated people who care about the cause, creating a strong team dynamic and a shared sense of impact.

Cons

Career advancement can be limited and requires patience and a long term perspective. Bureaucratic processes, while necessary for a global nonprofit, can slow decision making and responsiveness.

Compassion International Response

Thank you for your service to Compassion and for providing your feedback. We appreciate hearing from you!

5.0

Mar 6, 2025

Great people to work with

Senior product owner in it

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great mission and wonderful people to work with.

Cons

Tough time for Non-profits right now and fundraising.

Compassion International Response

Thank you for your service to Compassion. We appreciate your feedback!

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