Does Oxfam pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Oxfam employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Oxfam. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Oxfam?

66% of Oxfam employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Oxfam 3.9 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 Oxfam?

Volunteer (317) , Shop Assistant (43) , Fundraiser (40) , Sales Assistant (37) , Shop Manager (31) , Intern (26) , Manager (26) , Retail Assistant (26) , Project Manager (25) , Shop Volunteer (16) , Cashier (15) , Sales Associate (15) , Internship (14) , Assistant Manager (13) , Deputy Manager (13)

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

"Great people and really rewarding to be in this great company." ((in 143 reviews)); "Staff were friendly and understanding" ((in 114 reviews)); "Great goal and colleagues" ((in 102 reviews)); "managers were nice and respectful" ((in 46 reviews)); "Great working environment to be in" ((in 38 reviews))

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

"salaries as low for the amount of work and passion that everyone puts in." ((in 59 reviews)); "The pay is low or none if there on a voluntary basis and the organisation can be chaotic." ((in 50 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of team work." ((in 37 reviews)); "Years of poor management and leadership have created a crisis of cohesion" ((in 26 reviews)); "Overly beaurocratic and senior management a bit autocratic" ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about Oxfam layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.9

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,668 total reviews)

Mark Goldring

67% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

Oxfam has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,668 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Oxfam 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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2K reviews

3.0

Mar 2, 2010

Satisfying, but no real prospects

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Oxfam's very much on a par with the other major aid agencies as a place to work. There are a wealth of international postings for those with the opportunities to take them. The atmosphere is consistently warm and friendly.

Cons

The opportunities for career progression are limited for those without a huge amount of pre-existing experience. There is too much bureaucracy, excessive meetings and not as much dynamism as one sees in the private sector.

5.0

Sep 22, 2009

Even as an admin assistant, I love it here.

Administrative assistant

Recommend

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Pros

Great cause, interesting people, attractive building, easy transit access.

Cons

High turnover, so you never get to know lots of people. Not enough interaction between program and non-program staff.

5.0

Apr 10, 2009

Intermon Oxfam is definitely the place to work.

Logistics manager

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CEO approval

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Pros

Intermon Oxfam is an NGO located in Barcelona and with missions world wide. The best thing to work in Intermon is that its action tackles all different aid sectors: Developement, Emergencies, fair trade, advocacy and local activities.

Cons

working in the field might be really taugh depending in the country of the mission. However, working in the HQ in Barcelona is an amazing experience with a very good atmosphere among the collegues and enjoying the city.

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