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 colleagues and work experience" ((in 37 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 36 reviews)); "Get to know global health issues and might be able to participate in various charity events." ((in 18 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 17 reviews)); "Work life balance does not exist." ((in 14 reviews)); "Deadweight managers" ((in 10 reviews)); "Bureaucratic organization, supervisor you get will be a hit or miss" ((in 10 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

(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

3.0

Jul 9, 2013

It is more suitable for internationallly recruited staff (in 'P' Category) as they have a lot entitlements and career

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Income-tax free salary, less tension as compared to corporate world, fixed working hours.

Cons

Rules for locally recruited staff not in tune with local employment conditions, working title and required qualifications not in sync with local market, very limited oppotunities for career advancement - change of cadre from 'G' to 'P'.

3.0

Jul 7, 2013

Administrative Assistant

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good. Health and pension benefits. Health insurance is covered up to 80 percent however staff also has to pay for it. Retirement be befits are good.

Cons

Promotions are limited. Staff is dissatisfied. For each grade written tests are conducted and papers are corrected with panel members who are not experts in checking papers but they are senior staff members for selection which keeps changing on every selection. Results are not primarily merit based..

4.0

Jun 2, 2013

Depends on the type of impact you would like to have in global health

Technical officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Get to work with some of the brightest minds in global health

Cons

Work sometimes feels disconnected from realities of the ground

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It is more suitable for internationallly recruited staff (in 'P' Category) as they have a lot entitlements and career

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