Does Milken Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Milken Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Milken Institute. This rating has improved by 16% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Milken Institute?

66% of Milken Institute employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Milken Institute 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Milken Institute?

Senior Associate (10) , Associate Director (9) , Director (9) , Intern (7) , Associate (6) , Executive Assistant (3) , Executive Director (3) , Business and Program Development (2) , Senior Research Analyst (2)

What are the pros of working at Milken Institute according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great." ((in 11 reviews)); "great team to work with." ((in 7 reviews)); "Really supportive working environment, great colleagues, lot of spaces to grow" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good work/ life balance" ((in 5 reviews)); "Pay is decent for a non" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Milken Institute according to real employee reviews?

"Nepotism is blatant and rampant" ((in 5 reviews)); "Management and Lack of Support" ((in 4 reviews)); "Senior staff receive high salaries (despite their having no research backgrounds and producing nothing) while junior staff (who do the work) are poorly paid." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Milken Institute layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Milken Institute locations?

Santa Monica , Washington , Los Angeles , Riverton , New York , Moorpark , Manhattan Beach

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2.0

Apr 16, 2015

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

The location is just blocks from the beach and one block from the Santa Monica Promenade. This is great way to spend your lunch: outside and in the sun. Once you get to know most people, they are nice.

Cons

Nobody ever got promoted when I worked there and the culture of fear is like an ever-looming, negative cloud. The only research that goes on is for the big guy at the top.

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5.0

Apr 17, 2026

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great people and impactful work.

Cons

No cons I can think of.

1.0

Jul 18, 2026

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good junior staff and exposure

Cons

Management and Lack of Support

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