Does NSF pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NSF employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NSF. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NSF?

40% of NSF employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NSF 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NSF?

Account Manager (32) , Auditor (24) , Manager (13) , Safety Advisor (11) , Coordinator (10) , Project Manager (10) , Director (8) , Lab Technician (7) , Senior Manager (7) , Intern (6) , Certification Project Manager (5) , Food Safety Auditor (5) , Technician (5) , Analyst (4) , Microbiology Technician (4)

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

"Great people .. always willing to listen and make changes if they are right for the business." ((in 51 reviews)); "+ Good Benefits" ((in 25 reviews)); "Current work life balance is great." ((in 18 reviews)); "Nice building and free pop." ((in 9 reviews)); "Flexible hours and work from home opportunities." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"poor management and not so welcoming in a deparment" ((in 37 reviews)); "long "Transformation" that left all employees (except senior leadership) with very uncertain futures." ((in 34 reviews)); "Many people are fired for not meeting goals or just because their managers do not like them" ((in 19 reviews)); "Toxic culture descending from cold hearted management." ((in 18 reviews)); "upper management is disconnected from reality." ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about NSF layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed NSF locations?

Ann Arbor , San Diego , Washington , Dallas , Chicago , New York , Detroit , Los Angeles , Richmond , Alexandria , Ypsilanti , Clinton Township , West Bloomfield , Grand Rapids , Houston , Waco , Indianapolis , Columbus , Harbor City , El Cajon , San Francisco , Boulder , Bristol , Las Vegas , Seattle , Philadelphia , Bethesda , Boston , Kansas City

NSF reviews

2.7

40% would recommend to a friend

(523 total reviews)

Pedro Sancha

33% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Culture & values

2.4

Career opportunities

2.3

Senior management

NSF has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 523 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The NSF employee rating is 27% below average for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

523 reviews

5.0

Jun 25, 2019

Excellent Employer

Safety advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Thoroughly enjoying my new job with NSF as Safety Advisor. From the very beginning I received support from my Manager, Head Office and Colleagues. Induction was thorough and informative. Training was enjoyable and learnt a lot during it. Can always count on support when I need it. Enjoy being able to plan my own day and have perfect work/personal life balance as a result. Already recommended NSF as employer for my friends.

Cons

None at all! Enjoy working for NSF.

5.0

Jun 5, 2019

Great place to work

H r administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

I have really enjoyed my time at NSF but unfortunately my contract has come to an end. There is a great atmosphere within the teams that is positive, supportive and hard working. The employee benefits and perks are really great too! I would highly recommend NSF as an employer and going forward I will look to keep in touch about any future opportunities.

Cons

I cannot think of any cons as such currently!

4.0

Jan 30, 2019

A growing global company with lots of opportunity

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-A global company early in it's maturity cycle which offer people an exciting opportunity to have a real impact. -Flexible working environment. -Great people who genuinely care -Great positive and learning culture

Cons

-Still improving comms channels -Benefits

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