Does Greenpeace pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Greenpeace employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Greenpeace. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Greenpeace?

71% of Greenpeace employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Greenpeace 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Greenpeace?

Captador De Recursos (46) , Canvasser (32) , Fundraiser (29) , Frontline Canvasser (27) , Intern (21) , Campaigner (19) , Team Leader (12) , Internship (8) , Project Manager (8) , Coordenador (7) , Frontliner (6) , Fundraising (6) , Street Fundraiser (6) , Telemarketer (6) , Volunteer (6)

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

"great people around and free work hours" ((in 76 reviews)); "Benefits are great, and there is a lot of support for taking time off." ((in 31 reviews)); "Good work environment and exposure" ((in 23 reviews)); "Culture is great." ((in 23 reviews)); "Great working environment and full of challenges" ((in 18 reviews))

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

"Low salary (but expected as it is a charity with no funding from govt or corps)" ((in 22 reviews)); "Low pay and really nothing else" ((in 20 reviews)); "Long hours that take a tole on your physical and mental health." ((in 15 reviews)); "No job security (24 hours notice)" ((in 15 reviews)); "manager is a bit forceful" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Greenpeace layoffs in 2026?

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

Greenpeace reviews

3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(620 total reviews)

Kumi Naidoo

87% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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Greenpeace has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 620 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Greenpeace 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).

Reviews by job title

620 reviews

3.0

Nov 9, 2021

Fine for first job

Fundraiser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice colleagues. Helpful management and training.

Cons

Poor working conditions e.g. outside in all weathers and at night, have to interact with aggressive members of the public. Low payed.

4.0

Oct 29, 2021

it is what it is

Fundraiser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team of folks working there was fun. Super laid back office and common areas. Very social group after work and on weekends. Good place to make friends

Cons

Public does not like you. Will shut doors in your face or tell you to f off.

4.0

Oct 8, 2021

Great benefits, poor management

Frontline staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

work for something that matters, organization cares about you, super cool opportunities

Cons

my former job does not exist currently, not enough job openings outside of canvassing, poor/unprofessional local management

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