Is Wiley a good company to work for?

Wiley has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 2,426 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 65% of employees would recommend working at Wiley to a friend and 44% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Wiley have been left by employees working as Intern , Software Engineer and Account Manager .

Does Wiley pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Wiley employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Wiley. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Wiley?

65% of Wiley employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Wiley 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Wiley?

Software Engineer (61) , Editorial Assistant (39) , Account Manager (38) , Director (38) , Editor (36) , Manager (32) , Project Manager (30) , Enrollment Counselor (28) , Program Manager (25) , Intern (23) , Production Editor (23) , Sales (19) , Senior Manager (19) , Senior Software Engineer (19) , Managing Editor (16)

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

"Great place to work and people are great too" ((in 238 reviews)); "Good benefits and people engagement activities" ((in 186 reviews)); "Good work life balance (depending on your manager) Nice amount of PTO for all levels." ((in 177 reviews)); "Great colleagues to work with and the main reason I'm still there" ((in 164 reviews)); "The people and culture are great." ((in 132 reviews))

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

"Poor management of tasks" ((in 115 reviews)); "Salary is low and projects can be under resourced" ((in 106 reviews)); "Situated in a volatile industry and my biggest qualm is the low pay." ((in 102 reviews)); "Too many layoffs" ((in 70 reviews)); "Poor leadership: constant knee" ((in 45 reviews))

What are employees saying about Wiley layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Wiley locations?

Hoboken , Indianapolis , New York , Orlando , Boston , Maitland , Oak Brook , Cary , Louisville , Minneapolis , San Francisco , Malden , Chicago , Jersey City , Medford , Newark , Somerset , Waco , Los Angeles , Tucson , Raleigh , Houston , Fishers , Stamford , Tampa , Hoboken , North Indianapolis , Bronx , Phoenix , Washington

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3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(2,182 total reviews)

Matthew Kissner

60% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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Wiley has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,182 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.

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2K reviews

5.0

Mar 11, 2026

Rewarding job

Editor-in-chief

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you love science, being an editor is a rewarding job. Perks of working from home

Cons

Pay could be less. Not much growth opportunities

4.0

Mar 10, 2026

Good

Software development engineer (sde)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay and good work culture

Cons

they don't give you free books

4.0

Mar 5, 2026

Mission-Driven Work Improving Student Access, But Requires Strong Internal Navigation

Affordable solutions manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Working as an Affordable Solutions Manager is a unique role that sits at the intersection of higher education, technology, and publishing. The mission of helping institutions lower the cost of course materials while improving student access is genuinely meaningful. The role offers strong opportunities to collaborate with faculty, bookstores, and internal teams to scale programs like Inclusive Access and Equitable Access. It’s a strategic role that requires both relationship management and operational problem-solving. Success often depends on your ability to navigate internal systems, coordinate across teams, and guide campuses through complex adoption workflows.

Cons

Operational Complexity Programs like Inclusive Access involve multiple stakeholders (faculty, bookstore, registrar, billing teams), which can slow down execution and require a lot of coordination. Internal Systems & Processes Managing data across internal workflows can be time-consuming and sometimes fragmented. Change Management with Faculty Transitioning instructors from traditional textbook models to digital access programs can require significant education and persistence. Territory Pressure Revenue retention and growth targets are high, so there is pressure to maintain existing programs while expanding adoption. Dependence on Institutional Timelines Many decisions depend on academic calendars and campus processes, which means timelines can be outside of your control.

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