Does Physicians for Human Rights pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Physicians for Human Rights employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Physicians for Human Rights. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Physicians for Human Rights?

48% of Physicians for Human Rights employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Physicians for Human Rights 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Physicians for Human Rights?

Intern (2) , Research Associate (2)

What are the pros of working at Physicians for Human Rights according to real employee reviews?

"High impact work and amazing colleagues" ((in 8 reviews)); "Great Staff" ((in 7 reviews)); "This extended to the interns, and our supervisors were amazing guides and instructors who were always welcoming when we had questions." ((in 2 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Physicians for Human Rights according to real employee reviews?

"The ED and management team also does not value its employees." ((in 5 reviews)); "making on the most minute details), a huge pay differential between leadership and those who actually do the work (we pay more for our executive director's monthly parking bill than junior staff are offered for a raise to bring them up to industry standard), and deep warranted mistrust and tension between various parts of the organization." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Physicians for Human Rights layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Physicians for Human Rights locations?

New York , Yonkers , Boston , Cambridge

Physicians for Human Rights reviews

3.0

48% would recommend to a friend

(40 total reviews)

Jennifer Sime

77% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by gender

Gender

Physicians for Human Rights has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 40 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Physicians for Human Rights 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

40 reviews

3.0

Apr 27, 2026

former employee

Advocacy manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great organization doing mission driven work

Cons

Long hiring process sometime sexceeding months

5.0

Apr 15, 2026

Positive shift in environment but some lingering complaints

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There has been a positive shift in the environment, including new management and goals. There seems to be a clearer vision about our work with manageable goals. The challenge will always being funding.

Cons

There are still colleagues who complain about hypothetical issues, and historical problems, that no longer exist.

5.0

Mar 3, 2026

Inspiring workplace

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Staff care deeply about the mission and bring a world class knowledge and commitment to their work. The organization is focused on important human rights issues, and you genuinely feel like your work contributes to meaningful, positive change. It’s motivating to be part of a team where the impact feels real and aligned with strong values.

Cons

Not many. At times, there can be a lack of ownership at more senior levels, which can create additional work for others.

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Jobs at Physicians for Human Rights

Senior Manager for Major Gifts