Does Greenpeace pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Greenpeace employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Greenpeace. This rating has improved by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Greenpeace?

71% of Greenpeace employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Greenpeace 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Greenpeace?

Captador De Recursos (46) , Canvasser (32) , Fundraiser (29) , Frontline Canvasser (27) , Intern (21) , Campaigner (19) , Team Leader (12) , Internship (8) , Project Manager (8) , Coordenador (7) , Frontliner (6) , Fundraising (6) , Street Fundraiser (6) , Telemarketer (6) , Volunteer (6)

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

"great people around and free work hours" ((in 70 reviews)); "Great benefits and strong support system." ((in 26 reviews)); "Culture is great." ((in 23 reviews)); "The pay was good enough" ((in 22 reviews)); "Good work environment and exposure" ((in 20 reviews))

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

"Low salary (but expected as it is a charity with no funding from govt or corps)" ((in 21 reviews)); "Long hours that take a tole on your physical and mental health." ((in 16 reviews)); "No job security (24 hours notice)" ((in 13 reviews)); "manager is a bit forceful" ((in 10 reviews)); "bureaucratic lack of leadership bad managers problematic work culture poor work" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Greenpeace layoffs in 2026?

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

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Greenpeace reviews

3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(620 total reviews)

Kumi Naidoo

86% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

Greenpeace has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 620 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Greenpeace 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).

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Reviews by job title

620 reviews

4.0

Aug 9, 2016

grt place

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very gd working environment. thanks

Cons

nothing cons is there in greenpeace......

3.0

Jul 29, 2016

Direct Dialog Agent

Direct dialogue agent (donor recruiting)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In DD agent needs to recruit donors. It includs talking to people about the important work Greenpeace does in order to get new supporters. You meet new people and make a difference. Greenpeace is a not-for-profit campaigning organization that uses peaceful direct action, political lobbying, scientific research and market pressure to expose global problems and research solutions and alternatives that are essential to a green and peaceful future.

Cons

A Street canvasser works at busy public locations, engaging passersby, working outside in summer and winter, can be difficult, mentally and physically.

5.0

Jul 26, 2016

Excellent organization to work for

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

living wage right at entry level. plenty of hours with opportunity for career growth. amazing benefits package. positive and loving work environment. outstanding mission statement and vision statement. dress however is comfortable to you. friendly coworkers and bosses.

Cons

Canvassing quotas are strict and difficult. can't smoke or carry most brand names while working and wearing your staff t-shirt.

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