Does American Red Cross pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, American Red Cross employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at American Red Cross. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at American Red Cross?

50% of American Red Cross employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated American Red Cross 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at American Red Cross?

Phlebotomist (170) , Account Manager (113) , Volunteer (103) , Mobile Phlebotomist (83) , Disaster Program Manager (68) , Intern (60) , Manager (55) , Disaster Program Specialist (50) , Donor Recruitment Representative (45) , Collections Specialist (43) , Instructor (42) , Lab Technician (40) , Team Supervisor (40) , Director (39) , Supervisor (38)

What are the pros of working at American Red Cross according to real employee reviews?

"The Red Cross volunteers are great people to work with and the chapters function much like a family unit." ((in 438 reviews)); "Some benefits were good like tuition reimbursement and admin leave." ((in 237 reviews)); "Great Coworkers and Supivisors" ((in 101 reviews)); "They’re training was good for those who never had phlebotomy experience before and even for those who were already a phlebotomist." ((in 86 reviews)); "Very predictable and such great staff" ((in 77 reviews))

What are the cons of working at American Red Cross according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management led to poor results for the program I was working on" ((in 326 reviews)); "Pay is low and when disaster strikes you have to be willing to man shelters with the volunteers." ((in 296 reviews)); "Long hours and often with short notice due to emergencies." ((in 143 reviews)); "No work/life balance (it's required that you still check and respond to emails while on PTO)." ((in 129 reviews)); "leadership is poor and not supportive" ((in 107 reviews))

What are employees saying about American Red Cross layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.3

50% would recommend to a friend

(4,611 total reviews)

Gail McGovern

70% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

2.8

Work/Life balance

American Red Cross has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,611 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The American Red Cross employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the ONG y Organizaciones sin fines de lucro industry (3.7 stars).

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5K reviews

2.0

Jan 23, 2015

Volunteer AmeriCorps

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Working with community and helping those in need.

Cons

Due to corporate downsizing paid positions are now volunteer positions. Many chapters and blood service offices throughout the country are shutting down.

2.0

Jan 19, 2015

Great mission Poorly run

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Truly making a difference assisting peoplle in times of disaster.

Cons

Short sighted National management floundering in Constant policy & structural changes. Field is thinly staffed, pay is low, turnover high.

1.0

Jan 15, 2015

Very frustrating. Organization does not treat employeer very well. Inconsiderate to the point of nearly hostile.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Used to be a good organization.

Cons

The organization has been taken over by people with a corporate mindset. Management only in it for the money and not for the mission. Upper management mostly trying to maximize their retirement funds. Account managers are the lowest form of life and often treated with little or no respect. 60, 70 and 80 hours a week not uncommon. Blood drives often under-staffed. Equipment and vehicles need to be replaced or upgraded. Tremendous lack of communication. Upper managedment is often inconsiderate and uncaring. Constant change is the rule. Promises made are seldom kept.. No one willing to stand up for those under them.

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Great mission Poorly run

Very frustrating. Organization does not treat employeer very well. Inconsiderate to the point of nearly hostile.

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