Does WorldStrides pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, WorldStrides employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at WorldStrides. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at WorldStrides?

54% of WorldStrides employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated WorldStrides 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at WorldStrides?

Account Manager (44) , Educational Travel Specialist (43) , Sales (18) , Program Manager (13) , Operations Coordinator (11) , ETS (10) , Operations (10) , Associate Program Manager (7) , Course Leader (7) , International Program Consultant (7) , Program Development Specialist (7) , Sales Representative (7) , Account Support Representative (6) , Education Travel Specialist (6) , Account Executive (5)

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

"Great people and good for seasonal work" ((in 53 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 25 reviews)); "We get to work from home one day a month and we select our own flex time schedule for most of the year." ((in 24 reviews)); "Some colleagues were great to work with" ((in 19 reviews)); "Flexible and friendly work environment" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Pay is low for Charlottesville cost of living." ((in 39 reviews)); "Long hours in high season (spring/summer)" ((in 22 reviews)); "Employee turnover Focus on "selling" and the bottom line Low salary" ((in 20 reviews)); "There is no work life balance here at all." ((in 12 reviews)); "Upper management is detached, delusional and simply don't seem to care." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about WorldStrides layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed WorldStrides locations?

Charlottesville , Richmond , Washington , Vienna , San Diego , Boston , Austin , New York , Los Angeles , Salt Lake City , Houston , Chicago , Dallas , Newport Beach , Quincy , Arlington , Detroit , El Dorado Hills , Chantilly , San Francisco , Stanford , Seattle , North Quincy , Shirlington , Glen Allen , Staunton , Waynesboro , Norfolk , Kansas City , Charlotteville

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WorldStrides reviews

3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(551 total reviews)

Bob Gogel

54% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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WorldStrides has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 551 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The WorldStrides employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

551 reviews

3.0

Apr 21, 2026

Flexible schedule but remote work options are limited in San Diego

Program consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work schedule In office 3 days a week

Cons

Not flexible with remote work on San Diego team

4.0

Mar 12, 2026

Solid

Advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture among staff, felt supported by management throughout the course of employment

Cons

Logistical issues with payment, did not receive final paycheck until several months after contract ended

2.0

Mar 2, 2026

Not great

Ipc

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible and relaxed environment. Get to travel once you make senior status

Cons

Low pay always a tech problem nothing works seems to be going downhill. No room for growth

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