Does K12 pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, K12 employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at K12. This rating has improved by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at K12?

71% of K12 employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated K12 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at K12?

Teacher (308) , Document Processor (37) , Enrollment Consultant (37) , Virtual Teacher (32) , Special Education Teacher (28) , English Teacher (21) , Online Teacher (20) , Director (17) , Enrollment Specialist (15) , Student Support Advisor (13) , Intern (11) , Advisor (10) , Customer Service Representative (10) , Manager (10) , Operations Manager (10)

What are the pros of working at K12 according to real employee reviews?

"remote work from home oppurtunity" ((in 237 reviews)); "Great people and admin who understand you have a life outside of work" ((in 81 reviews)); "Good benefits but that's it" ((in 58 reviews)); "Enterprise Business and Technology Services (EBTS) management putting forth a strong effort to provide a good work/life balance." ((in 39 reviews)); "Great coworkers and admin" ((in 32 reviews))

What are the cons of working at K12 according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay based on industry standards coupled with a lack of follow through and resources compound the challenge for success" ((in 169 reviews)); "Poor management and very disrespectful" ((in 68 reviews)); "Upper management does not care." ((in 38 reviews)); "Will transfer you between projects and job assignments with little to no training." ((in 33 reviews)); "Poor Leadership and could really care less about its teachers" ((in 28 reviews))

What are employees saying about K12 layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about K12 layoffs and their outlook for job security at K12 in 2026.

What are the top reviewed K12 locations?

Herndon , Dallas , Knoxville , Jacksonville , Alcoa , Reston , Lewisville , Houston , Phoenix , Atlanta , Indianapolis , Austin , Virginia Beach , Oklahoma City , San Antonio , Washington , Seattle , Detroit , Grand Rapids , New York , Remote , Chicago , Texas City , Nashville , Tacoma , Glendale , Fort Worth , Birmingham , Ashburn , Madison

K12 reviews

3.5

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,456 total reviews)

James Rhyu

59% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

K12 has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,456 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The K12 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

1K reviews

1.0

Jun 11, 2026

Remote work but overwhelming caseload and low pay

Ell specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote environment, Computer provided; Access to learning design tools that brick and mortar schools typically don’t have the funding for

Cons

Each department is different, but the ELL/ESL department is very micromanaged. Class sessions were required to be recorded, and it’s your fault if students don’t attend class (there are no repercussions for students who don’t attend). Case loads aren’t manageable (most are over 100 students). The job description is very misleading- ELL specialists end up being ELL teachers with a multitude of additional responsibilities. Very much ‘sink or swim’. Pay is low, and benefits are very expensive.

K12 Response

3w

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll make sure it’s shared with our teams as we work to create the best experience possible for employees.

4.0

Jun 10, 2026

Flexible work environment, but management feels distant

Enrollment representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home, self starters encouraged

Cons

Management above a certain level feels out of touch

K12 Response

3w

Thank you for your honest review! We appreciate you sharing what’s working well along with areas for improvement.

4.0

Apr 19, 2026

Flexible work environment but communication needs improvement

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home. Some flexibility. No need to dress all the way professional.

Cons

Communication at times is weak.

K12 Response

2mo

Thank you for the positive feedback! We’re happy to know your time at K12 has been rewarding, and we appreciate all that you contribute.

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