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 3% 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 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Oxfam?

Volunteer (319) , 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 117 reviews)); "Great goal and colleagues" ((in 109 reviews)); "Great working environment to be in" ((in 45 reviews)); "managers were nice and respectful" ((in 44 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 56 reviews)); "The pay is low or none if there on a voluntary basis and the organisation can be chaotic." ((in 44 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of team work." ((in 37 reviews)); "Years of poor management and leadership have created a crisis of cohesion" ((in 24 reviews)); "Overly beaurocratic and senior management a bit autocratic" ((in 23 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.

Oxfam reviews

3.9

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,671 total reviews)

Mark Goldring

70% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

Oxfam has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,671 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Aug 20, 2024

Probably the best place you can work for

Volunteer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Community, empathy, understanding, and friendliness

Cons

In my opinion there isn't really any downsides

4.0

Aug 19, 2024

good

In-store volunteer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work at times suitable for you, variety of tasks from cashier to sorting donations and checking store inventory.

Cons

Don't get paid, sometimes can be monotonous.

5.0

Aug 19, 2024

One of the best INGOs for a reason

Country director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Oxfam lives its values. Throughout the organization, many individuals are aligned to organizational values of empowerment and solidarity, and live their feminist values. Many opportunities for learning, participation in communities of practice, and career advancement are available. The organization is serious about growth, but not opportunistic or overly competitive.

Cons

A large, complex confederation model can inhibit clear and streamlined processes. Constant change processes with cycles of consultation can take resources away from operational needs and become overly burdensome on staff.

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