Does Amnesty International pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Amnesty International employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Amnesty International. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Amnesty International?

55% of Amnesty International employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Amnesty International 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Amnesty International?

Intern (42) , Fundraiser (25) , Researcher (23) , Canvasser (21) , Campaigner (20) , Internship (18) , Volunteer (14) , Field Representative (12) , Coordinator (10) , Team Leader (8) , Manager (7) , Street Fundraiser (7) , Director (6) , Research Assistant (6) , Captador De Fondos (5)

What are the pros of working at Amnesty International according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and care very much about causes." ((in 80 reviews)); "Impact the job has on human rights and people's lives; great colleagues" ((in 53 reviews)); "Good pay and usually working with really cool people who want to make a difference." ((in 19 reviews)); "Good work environment for all" ((in 19 reviews)); "Interesting and fulfilling work, friendly staff" ((in 18 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Amnesty International according to real employee reviews?

"Like most NGOs: low salary" ((in 20 reviews)); "Lack of direction and leadership at the top" ((in 12 reviews)); "Bullying is also tolerated" ((in 10 reviews)); "Sometimes pretty long hours are expected" ((in 9 reviews)); "Awful managers, no care for fundraisers' wellbeing, very superficial and cold." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Amnesty International layoffs in 2026?

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

Amnesty International reviews

3.5

55% would recommend to a friend

(563 total reviews)

Agnes Callamard

53% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

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Amnesty International has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 563 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Amnesty International 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

563 reviews

2.0

Oct 24, 2017

People with high integrity must stay away

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good infrastructure, cooperative Admin and tech team

Cons

Many - a) Severe lack of authenticity amongst the employees b) Worst fundraising management c) Leaders poach talent from their previous work place d) Lack of respect and severe ill-treatment to the employees in the fundraising department e) Lack of professionalism during hiring and exit processes f) People on the streets are cheated, told dishonest stories and fooled to get funds g) Maximum funds utilised for the salaries of National and Zonal managers h) ABSOLUTELY NO GROWTH FOR HIGH POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES

2.0

Oct 19, 2017

Good intentions, poorly executed

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good colleagues, committed to the cause

Cons

Lack of direction and leadership at the top

3.0

Oct 12, 2017

Good organization with terrible employment practices

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people, important mission, worldwide reputation in the human rights field, great exposure to issues. Excellent learning opportunity for young activists

Cons

Has been through a lengthy reorganization that left many staff alienated and unhappy and has drained the organization of institutional memory and know how.

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