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 3% 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 (130) , Technical Officer (85) , Intern (59) , Administrative Assistant (22) , Epidemiologist (12) , Data Manager (11) , Senior Consultant (10) , Surveillance Medical Officer (10) , Communications Officer (9) , Medical Officer (9) , Finance Assistant (8) , 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 40 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 38 reviews)); "Great colleagues and work experience" ((in 35 reviews)); "Good pay and easywork environment" ((in 19 reviews)); "work environment is good and comfortable" ((in 17 reviews))

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

"Short term consultancy with no job security" ((in 19 reviews)); "Field work is intense, work life balance is difficult to maintain" ((in 14 reviews)); "Deadweight managers" ((in 10 reviews)); "Bureaucratic organization, supervisor you get will be a hit or miss" ((in 9 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and a system based on inner" ((in 8 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

(606 total reviews)

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

80% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Senior management

World Health Organization has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 606 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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606 reviews

4.0

Nov 27, 2015

Worth of going

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Layers of bureaucracy may slow down any decision making process.

Cons

Surrounded by like-minded co-workers and managers

5.0

Nov 16, 2015

Nice experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well paid. Very kind and understanding. When you did a good job you can be sure that they will contact you again.

Cons

Doesn't really know how much times it takes to do a graphic/motion film. Takes a looong time in order to have all the infos you need.

4.0

Oct 23, 2015

Good experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary, reputable organization, lots of responsibility

Cons

Very bureaucratic, not strong support

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