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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299 reviews

5.0

Aug 17, 2020

One of THE places to be in the world if you want be at the intersection of technology and the public good

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Real commitment to the company's purpose and mission - Transparent organization - Great management team - Smart people - Supportive culture - Great benefits

Cons

- Culture a little at risk of crossing the line from supportive to PC - Sometimes we chase headlines more than program excellence.

Nextdoor Response

5y

Thank you for the review and the feedback. We are excited to continue growing, learning, and improving with you!

5.0

Aug 16, 2020

A wonderful, inspiring, and humane place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Our leadership team is strong and seasoned, and they operate transparently and respectfully. We are encouraged to take risks and experiment and to also care for ourselves and our families. If you enjoy working hard, challenging yourself, and having a real impact on neighborhoods around the world, join us!

Cons

We work at a fast pace, and it's essential to set boundaries that work for you and your family. Your boundaries will be respected, but you need to establish and manage them.

Nextdoor Response

5y

Hello Neighbor! Thank you for your contributions over the past 5+ years with us! We take great pride in our values, one of them being "experiment and learn quickly" -- we are glad that this value rings true to your experience. Thank you again for your thoughtful review!

5.0

Aug 16, 2020

Inspiring, challenging, purpose-driven company

Head of product management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At Nextdoor, we believe in the transformative power of community and empower our members to build stronger and safer neighborhoods. We are a customer-obsessed company, and partner with people and organizations who share our values. The new leadership team at Nextdoor is creating a great culture for employees to develop within. Our leaders trust our teams to experiment, learn quickly, and make decisions. We are growing steadily, and are actively working on creating a more inclusive and representative workforce.

Cons

Nextdoor is a reflection of society, both positive and negative, and many of the challenges our communities are facing are reflected on our platform. These are not easy problems to solve, but we're committed to the work.

Nextdoor Response

5y

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to write such an insightful review. Thank you for all the work you do in order to help us create a kinder world for everyone!

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