Does Compassion International pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Compassion International employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Compassion International. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Compassion International?

85% of Compassion International employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Compassion International 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Compassion International?

Manager (17) , Intern (13) , Project Manager (13) , Project Director (9) , Software Developer (9) , Translator (8) , Director (6) , Internship (6) , Specialist (6) , Accountant (5) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Partnership Facilitator (5) , Training Specialist (5) , Compassion GoRep (4) , Project Accountant (4)

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

"Great mission and the benefits are second to none." ((in 49 reviews)); "The people are great and there is a real sense of community among co" ((in 32 reviews)); "The organization has a great culture" ((in 24 reviews)); "The mission is great." ((in 21 reviews)); "Good work/life balance." ((in 14 reviews))

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

"Senior leadership continues to communicate who has authority and accountability as well as to clarify roles and responsibilities." ((in 18 reviews)); "Low salary and limit to promote" ((in 9 reviews)); "From leaders taking limos to the airport, to excessive spending on food, to promoting abusive managers...Compassion has major cultural issues that are very damaging." ((in 7 reviews)); "It's a big organization and it takes longer to move big organizations." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Compassion International layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Compassion International locations?

Colorado Springs , Nashville , Denver , Chicago , Dallas , Madison , Milwaukee , Grand Rapids , Lansing , Wilmington , Austin , Glyndon , Marshall , Spring Hill , Columbus , Dayton , Chico , San Francisco , Fort Collins , Urbandale , Philadelphia , Orlando , Atlanta , Wilmington , Africa

Compassion International reviews

4.3

85% would recommend to a friend

(422 total reviews)

Jimmy Mellado

87% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (422 reviews)

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Compassion International has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 422 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Compassion International employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

422 reviews

2.0

Jul 5, 2026

High pay and vacation overshadowed by weak leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay far above industry average, lots of vacation

Cons

Leadership, strategy, relevance. Faith mission casts a long shadow over a lot of organizational sins, leadership inexperience, communication challenges.

3.0

Jul 2, 2026

Meaningful mission but slow progress and unclear direction

Senior data scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is attracted to the mission, at least at first. There are some exceptional benefits in terms of work flexibility, and an overall sense of making a meaningful impact in lives.

Cons

Things move slowly, and direction is often unclear to the point that staff lose motivation. The organization is undergoing financial stress with no clear remedy, and there are very limited opportunities for growth. It's frustrating to see pet projects get resources while true organizational needs go unattended. The medical insurance offering has been almost worthless, though Compassion tries with a HSA plus-up.

5.0

Jun 29, 2026

A place where you make an impact in spirit and in truth

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very Godly yet also professional environment. High quality in praying and planning at the same time.

Cons

A lot of remote colleagues and work involves many time zones, thus it can be disorienting for people used to on-site work.

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