Does Renaissance Learning pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Renaissance Learning employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Renaissance Learning. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Renaissance Learning?

36% of Renaissance Learning employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Renaissance Learning 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Renaissance Learning?

Account Manager (29) , Account Executive (23) , Sales (21) , Software Engineer (16) , Customer Success Manager (12) , Customer Success Manager (CSM) (12) , Marketing (12) , Customer Service Representative (10) , Consultant (9) , Manager (9) , Customer Support Representative (6) , Product Manager (6) , Product Owner (6) , Project Manager (6) , Customer Success (5)

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

"Great people and mission!" ((in 51 reviews)); "Benefits where I live are great." ((in 45 reviews)); "Good work life balance during the winter" ((in 28 reviews)); "Good team , culture, scope for growth" ((in 20 reviews)); "The benefits package is good and getting better, we have flexible hours, and we can work from home when needed." ((in 18 reviews))

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

"Pay is low and should be higher" ((in 28 reviews)); "Massive layoffs happen every year around December before their annual budget plans." ((in 18 reviews)); "Horrible upper management." ((in 12 reviews)); "Salaries are below average, you can make more basically anywhere else." ((in 9 reviews)); "poor compensation" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Renaissance Learning layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Renaissance Learning locations?

Wisconsin Rapids , Madison , New York , Minneapolis , Wisc Rapids , Vancouver , Chicago , Houston , San Francisco , Wausau , Colorado Springs , Portland , Atlanta , Bloomington , Roanoke , Milwaukee , Grand Rapids , Charlotte , Dallas , Irvine , Orange , San Diego , Fremont , Denver , Tampa , Florida City , Newark , Birmingham , Homewood , Kansas City

Renaissance Learning reviews

2.7

36% would recommend to a friend

(557 total reviews)

Chris Bauleke

34% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Culture & values

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.3

Career opportunities

2.2

Senior management

Renaissance Learning has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 557 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Renaissance Learning employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

557 reviews

3.0

Oct 5, 2017

Renaissance is an incredible company.

Vice president

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The work Renaissance is doing around individualized instruction, student learning and and teacher support is incredible. The company truly is focused on education, student success and teacher success. I have not worked for a company where they take their mission more seriously. The knowledge that the work we do here is really focused on a greater good is seen throughout the organization.

Cons

The challenge Renaissance is facing is that there are many employees so deeply invested in the visionary mission, willing to go above and beyond every single day, that they seriously risk burning out and loosing great talent. Renaissance is definitely a hard charging, ground breaking organization focused on a single mission, however, at some point supporting the mission becomes more than some employees can survive. Many employees tolerate long hours, average pay, and go with large unused PTO, because they believe in the mission, Renaissance needs to figure out how to bring some balance.

Renaissance Learning Response

8y

Thank you very much for writing this thoughtful review of Renaissance. I appreciate your comments about the organization’s purpose and how we manage the workload. As managers and leaders, I believe one of the most important things we can do for our team members is help prioritize and, as much as possible, balance their workload. I think it can be helpful for you to talk with your manager to ensure you are aligned on team priorities and goals, and I would be very happy to chat as well – call me any time. Thanks again for your feedback. — Daniel Hamburger, CEO

5.0

Oct 5, 2017

Making a difference

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Focused on the mission and striving each day to be a better leader for education and a better company for employees

Cons

The pace of change is tiring

Renaissance Learning Response

8y

Thanks for this review and your positive comments — and for recommending Renaissance as a place to work. We know that the pace of change and the workday can get challenging. We are always open to your feedback on ways to improve the employee experience. You can send a note to employee dot feedback at renaissance dot com. — Kim Mitchell, Chief People Officer

5.0

Oct 5, 2017

Mission Driven Culture That Truly Shines

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I've only been here a few short months, but the people at Renaissance are some of the most dedicated, intellectual, and caring team members I've had the good fortune to work with. In my 20 year career, I have never worked in an environment where everyone was dedicated to the core philosophies of the company. I'm surrounded by passionate, hard working people and that makes every day a joy to come to work. Communication channels are plentiful and open. True concern over continuously improving our day to day operation is evident. A clear strategic focus gives meaning to what we do every day. For the first time, I'm working in a place where management truly cares and where I know my efforts have impact. This is an amazing company with so much future potential...I'm just happy to be here!

Cons

The only con I can nitpick over is the age of some of our computer hardware. We have a lot of older LCD screens, a lack of desktop docks for our laptops, and quite a few hand-me-downs for new employees. I understand the budgetary reasons for this, but productivity can be increased when we stop fighting with older equipment. Again, this is nitpicking as we do have the tools to do our jobs...I'd just like to see them updated!

Renaissance Learning Response

8y

Thank you so much for this review. It is very rewarding for us to hear that you are off to a positive start at Renaissance. Thank you, too, for the feedback on your computer equipment. The best way to request a new computer is to talk to your manager about the tools you need to be successful and productive in your work. I will look into this as well, based on your feedback. Also, I find myself wondering if you have ever taught leadership courses! Your advice is so spot-on – we can never rest on our laurels. The competition out there is getting tougher every day. That’s one reason we need to always be open to change and new ideas. Your advice is timely and well-taken. Thank you again. — Daniel Hamburger, CEO

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