Does Empowerly pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Empowerly employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Empowerly. This rating has decreased by 22% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Empowerly?

61% of Empowerly employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Empowerly 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Empowerly?

Counselor (15) , Operations (4) , Sales (4) , Account Executive (3) , Admissions Counselor (3) , College Admissions Counselor (3) , Essay Editor (3) , Marketing (3) , Anonymous Employee- Former Employee (2) , Anonymous (2) , College Admissions Consultant (2) , College Counselor (2) , Editor (2) , Essay Reviewer (2) , Former Admissions Officer (2)

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

"Great Team; smart and thoughtful." ((in 10 reviews)); "My colleagues are amazing and I've learned so much in my role at Empowerly." ((in 9 reviews)); "The flexibility is the biggest part." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"The leadership is controlling and abusive; they need to know what's going on at all times, and require employees to get their approval before doing anything, which does nothing but hinder progress and waste time." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Empowerly locations?

San Francisco , Abilene , Austin , Dallas , Los Angeles , San Diego , Chicago , Homewood , Albany , New York , Ann Arbor , Washington , Sacramento , San Mateo , San Jose , Denver , Bellevue , Philadelphia , Miami

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Empowerly reviews

3.6

61% would recommend to a friend

(70 total reviews)

Hanmei Wu

61% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Compensation and benefits

Empowerly has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 70 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Empowerly employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

70 reviews

5.0

May 20, 2025

Love applying my admissions expertise

Former admissions officer

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It’s incredibly rewarding to use my admissions background to help students achieve their goals. Empowerly provides excellent resources to support this work.

Cons

Sometimes students no-show which can be challenging because I'm managing several clients during application season, and it takes time away from other students.

5.0

May 19, 2025

Rewarding and flexible editing work

Essay editor

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working as an editor at Empowerly has been a fantastic experience. Helping students improve their essays and watching their stories come to life is extremely gratifying. The flexibility to work on my own schedule makes it easy to balance this role with other commitments. I also appreciate the emphasis on quality — the detailed guidelines we receive ensure consistency and excellence in our work.

Cons

The number of essays available to edit can vary, which makes income unpredictable at times. However, the platform is growing, so this has improved over time.

5.0

Mar 20, 2025

Impactful research role

Researcher

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a researcher, I love that my work directly contributes to students’ success. Whether it’s building personalized school lists or finding unique scholarships, the role is meaningful in their journey. The flexibility in my schedule is a huge plus, and the team is always approachable when I have questions. It’s amazing to see how the research we do complements the counselors’ work and adds value to students.

Cons

Sometimes the deadlines for research requests can feel tight, especially when multiple requests come in at once.

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