Does City Year pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, City Year employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at City Year. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at City Year?

53% of City Year employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated City Year 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at City Year?

Corps Member (447) , Student Success Coach (149) , Team Leader (110) , Impact Manager (86) , AmeriCorps Member Volunteer (38) , First Year Americorps Member (30) , Program Manager (28) , AmeriCorps Member (26) , Director (20) , Senior Corps Member (19) , Corp Member (18) , Manager (17) , Service Leader (15) , Student Mentor (10) , ACM (9)

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

"Met some great people; was able to develop professionally and learn how to network; and the kids you work with are unforgettable!" ((in 142 reviews)); "The company has a strong culture and really tries its best to listen to feedback." ((in 91 reviews)); "Great opportunity to experience the New York City public school system and fall in love with education" ((in 63 reviews)); "Benefit is good and useful" ((in 37 reviews)); "Good professional development" ((in 35 reviews))

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

"Long hours; Easily taken advantage by school admin if you don't clarify your roll" ((in 325 reviews)); "Low pay and long hours" ((in 119 reviews)); "Management poor and fear based." ((in 65 reviews)); "60 hour work weeks with no work life balance in some of the most high" ((in 51 reviews)); "First there was "Basic Training Academy" where I cannot tell you one thing that I internalized other than City Year's cult" ((in 50 reviews))

What are employees saying about City Year layoffs in 2026?

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

City Year reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(2,292 total reviews)

Michael Brown

46% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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City Year has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,292 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The City Year employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Educación industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

3.0

Apr 7, 2013

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Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

good resume builder, connections to graduate school, and education, scholarship at the end of service

Cons

long hours, ineffective training, crazy culture, working with difficult students and staff

4.0

Apr 2, 2013

Good place to work

Corps member

Recommend

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Pros

I like this job a lot but they require so much from you that it can get stressful. Also, don't get overwhelmed by the culture. Just go with the flow. The staff is amazing. They want you to do the best you can and learn what you can from your year of service. I feel 100% supported by the staff. All are hardworking people.

Cons

Over worked and not much pay... but I didn't do this for the pay so its ok. Also, I'm living fine off of the stipened.

4.0

Mar 27, 2013

Helped Kids and kept them on track to graduate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Good cause in helping the children in at need schools get on track to graduate. Wonderful people from many different backgrounds

Cons

Long Hours (10+ each day of the week) Little direct pay (some benefits provided but pay is less than minimum wage since it is an Americorps program)

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