Does World Health Organization pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, World Health Organization employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at World Health Organization. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at World Health Organization?

81% of World Health Organization employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated World Health Organization 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at World Health Organization?

Consultant (132) , Technical Officer (87) , Intern (59) , Administrative Assistant (22) , Epidemiologist (12) , Data Manager (11) , Senior Consultant (10) , Surveillance Medical Officer (10) , Communications Officer (9) , Finance Assistant (9) , Medical Officer (9) , Internship (8) , National Professional Officer (7) , SMO (7) , Communications Specialist (6)

What are the pros of working at World Health Organization according to real employee reviews?

"Reputation and generally good salaries" ((in 46 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 37 reviews)); "Great colleagues and work experience" ((in 35 reviews)); "Great working environment" ((in 19 reviews)); "Get to know global health issues and might be able to participate in various charity events." ((in 18 reviews))

What are the cons of working at World Health Organization according to real employee reviews?

"Field work is intense, work life balance is difficult to maintain" ((in 15 reviews)); "Short term consultancy with no job security" ((in 14 reviews)); "Bureaucratic organization, supervisor you get will be a hit or miss" ((in 11 reviews)); "Deadweight managers" ((in 9 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and a system based on inner" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about World Health Organization layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.8

81% would recommend to a friend

(607 total reviews)

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

80% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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World Health Organization has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 607 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The World Health Organization employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Salud industry (3.4 stars).

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607 reviews

3.0

Apr 1, 2022

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Communication specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working environment Learn a lot

Cons

No intention for a stable position

3.0

Mar 28, 2022

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Marketing communications manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work Meaningful and fulfilling You know you are working for the greater good

Cons

Bureaucratic in the extreme About 15 - 20 years behind in company culture, but they are working on it A lot of silo workers Hard to find information to help you do your job better

4.0

Mar 27, 2022

Good place

Helpdesk technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A good place to work. possibilities in other UN organization

Cons

Contractors (SSA holders) don't get any benefits

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