Does Nextdoor pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Nextdoor employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Nextdoor. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Nextdoor?

55% of Nextdoor employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Nextdoor 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Nextdoor?

Software Engineer (55) , Product Manager (10) , Senior Software Engineer (10) , Account Manager (8) , Software Engineer(Internship) (8) , Client Partner (7) , Data Scientist (7) , Marketing (7) , SWE Intern (6) , Software Engineering Intern (6) , Operations (5) , Intern (4) , Sales (4) , Designer (3) , Engineer (3)

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

"There are really great people working here despite the lack of clear direction from the leadership." ((in 55 reviews)); "Great culture produces great people." ((in 38 reviews)); "The team is great and really clear goal marketing goals so you know how you're performing at all times." ((in 18 reviews)); "good benefits" ((in 18 reviews)); "Great colleagues and mission of the org" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Leadership is horrible." ((in 16 reviews)); "bad management and no product direction" ((in 8 reviews)); "pay could be better" ((in 7 reviews)); "This place was great for many years but they have added some toxic people to the management teams (at the c" ((in 4 reviews)); "No bonus component" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Nextdoor layoffs in 2026?

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

Nextdoor reviews

3.6

55% would recommend to a friend

(299 total reviews)

Nirav Tolia

66% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Nextdoor has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 299 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Nextdoor employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

299 reviews

5.0

Nov 11, 2024

Good Company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work environment is unique and collaborative, with clear communication being a highlight. Many employees appreciate the supportive team dynamics, often grading their coworkers highly.

Cons

There are challenges related to management practices and workplace dynamics. A significant number of employees express concerns about job security and organizational direction.

Nextdoor Response

1y

Hi neighbor. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We're glad to hear that you value the unique, collaborative work environment, and strong team dynamics we strive to cultivate. We acknowledge the concerns you've raised about management practices and job security. Please know that we are actively working to address these issues and improve communication regarding the organization's direction. Your feedback is essential as we continue to make positive changes, please reach out to your manager and/or People Business Partner if you'd like to discuss further.

4.0

Oct 23, 2024

Good company

Country lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast paced, autonomy, dynamic environment

Cons

Unstable, very limited resources, high pressure

Nextdoor Response

1y

Hi former neighbor. Thank you for your feedback and for your time at Nextdoor. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the fast-paced and dynamic environment. We also recognize the challenges you've mentioned regarding stability, resources, and pressure. We are continuously working to improve these areas to better support our team. Your insights are valuable in helping us create a better environment.

5.0

Oct 21, 2024

New Grad Experience

Data scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly interview process, Transparent Communication

Cons

None From My Experience Here

Nextdoor Response

1y

Hey neighbor, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on your experience so far.

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