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 78 reviews)); "Impact the job has on human rights and people's lives; great colleagues" ((in 46 reviews)); "Good pay and usually working with really cool people who want to make a difference." ((in 20 reviews)); "Rigorous research and dedicated staff." ((in 17 reviews)); "Great culture and prof dev" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Poor management" ((in 38 reviews)); "Like most NGOs: low salary" ((in 22 reviews)); "Lack of direction and leadership at the top" ((in 12 reviews)); "not enough training and working outside" ((in 11 reviews)); "Awful managers, no care for fundraisers' wellbeing, very superficial and cold." ((in 9 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

5.0

Nov 8, 2023

Overview

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Amnesty International has been a rewarding experience that allowed me to learn so much about the global human rights movement. I've had the opportunity to work with passionate, talented, and diverse colleagues from different regions and backgrounds. Amnesty offers a wide range of training and development opportunities and regular learning sessions from the wider organisation.

Cons

Sometimes administrative processes can be slow which delays decision making

5.0

Oct 30, 2023

Excellent employer

Deputy director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting and diverse missions, friendly and passionate team, very competitive salary.

Cons

Maintaining a good work-life balance can be a challenge given the overwhelming mission of fighting for human rights.

3.0

Oct 23, 2023

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work generally

Cons

Office politics and favouritism apparent

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