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 (86) , 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?

"Good salary and compesation package for fixed" ((in 47 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great colleagues and work experience" ((in 35 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)); "Field work is intense, work life balance is difficult to maintain" ((in 14 reviews)); "Bureaucratic organization, supervisor you get will be a hit or miss" ((in 11 reviews)); "Deadweight managers" ((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

4.0

Apr 7, 2012

valuable.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to have global impact.

Cons

A rather bureaucratic organization. No other comment.

4.0

Mar 13, 2012

A wonderful training ground for a first introduction to the world of Global Public Health.

Communications officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The profile and instantaneous credibility that comes from working for a UN agency is tough to compete with...

Cons

Due to the political nature of most issue, senior management has a hard time making critical decisions when needed.

4.0

Nov 17, 2011

Essentially my entire career. It WAS a great place to work - no longer.

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Professional satisfaction Professional development Multi-cultural environment Global workplace Opportunity to meet "leaders in their field" Depending on the position, international travel to work with partners Compensation and benefits

Cons

Employee morale at all time low Serious financial difficulties No longer any job security Lack of transparency by the Organization and/or divisions in personnel processes

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Technical Manager (Strategic Sourcing and Supply)

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Technical Officer (Regulation and Prequalification)

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Team Lead (Regulatory Systems Strengthening)

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Team Lead (Accelerated Diseases Control & Elimination)

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Unit Head (AI and Frontier Technologies)

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A wonderful training ground for a first introduction to the world of Global Public Health.

Essentially my entire career. It WAS a great place to work - no longer.

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