Does American Red Cross pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, American Red Cross employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at American Red Cross. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at American Red Cross?

50% of American Red Cross employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated American Red Cross 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at American Red Cross?

Phlebotomist (170) , Account Manager (113) , Volunteer (103) , Mobile Phlebotomist (83) , Disaster Program Manager (69) , Intern (60) , Manager (55) , Disaster Program Specialist (50) , Donor Recruitment Representative (45) , Collections Specialist (43) , Instructor (42) , Team Supervisor (41) , Lab Technician (40) , Director (39) , Supervisor (38)

What are the pros of working at American Red Cross according to real employee reviews?

"The Red Cross volunteers are great people to work with and the chapters function much like a family unit." ((in 435 reviews)); "Good benefits and meet lots of cool donors." ((in 226 reviews)); "Great Coworkers and Supivisors" ((in 114 reviews)); "They’re training was good for those who never had phlebotomy experience before and even for those who were already a phlebotomist." ((in 81 reviews)); "Very predictable and such great staff" ((in 77 reviews))

What are the cons of working at American Red Cross according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management led to poor results for the program I was working on" ((in 320 reviews)); "Pay is low and when disaster strikes you have to be willing to man shelters with the volunteers." ((in 298 reviews)); "Long hours and often with short notice due to emergencies." ((in 142 reviews)); "No work/life balance (it's required that you still check and respond to emails while on PTO)." ((in 130 reviews)); "leadership is poor and not supportive" ((in 107 reviews))

What are employees saying about American Red Cross layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed American Red Cross locations?

Chihuahua , Pachuca , Tijuana , Querétaro , Durango , Nicolás Romero , Naucalpan , Ciudad Valles , Mérida , Veracruz , La Piedad Cavadas , Monterrey , Ciudad de México , Tepatitlan

American Red Cross reviews

3.3

50% would recommend to a friend

(4,615 total reviews)

Gail McGovern

68% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (4,615 reviews)

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American Red Cross has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,615 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The American Red Cross 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).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Jan 28, 2014

My experience at Red Cross was great, one of the best jobs I've ever had.

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Performed a variety of very interesting assignments, met very interesting people every day that had a deep desire to help others in need.

Cons

When the whether was too hot or too cold, and have to be in it was not too great, but we did it anyway.

American Red Cross Response

12y

Thanks so much for your review! It's wonderful to read that you found your work and coworkers interesting and committed to the Red Cross mission. Thank you for your service to our organization, and for encouraging others to volunteer with us!

4.0

Jan 22, 2014

Great organization, great mission, great people!

Quality manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mission and the people are the best to work with

Cons

Continuous changes makes for difficulty in maintaining stability. Don't know whats going to happen next...!

American Red Cross Response

12y

Thanks so much for your review! We love it when our employees are proud to live the Red Cross mission and have strong working relationships with their coworkers. We also understand that change can be difficult, and are continually working to improve our internal communications so that employees can transition through these times more easily. We appreciate your valuable feedback.

5.0

Jan 22, 2014

Donor Collection Assistant

Dca

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Rewarding Position, Manager Nice And Accommodating

Cons

Challenging Some employee hard to work with

American Red Cross Response

12y

Thank you for your review! Nothing makes us happier than hearing that our employees find their work rewarding. We are also thrilled that you have had a great experience with your manager. It is very important to us to foster positive relationships in the workplace, and we hope that you feel free to address your concerns directly with your coworkers or manager, if appropriate.

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Jobs at American Red Cross

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