Does Oxfam pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Oxfam employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Oxfam. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Oxfam?

66% of Oxfam employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Oxfam 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Oxfam?

Volunteer (317) , Shop Assistant (43) , Fundraiser (40) , Sales Assistant (37) , Shop Manager (31) , Intern (26) , Manager (26) , Retail Assistant (26) , Project Manager (25) , Shop Volunteer (16) , Cashier (15) , Sales Associate (15) , Internship (14) , Assistant Manager (13) , Deputy Manager (13)

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

"Great people and really rewarding to be in this great company." ((in 141 reviews)); "Staff were friendly and understanding" ((in 113 reviews)); "Great goal and colleagues" ((in 100 reviews)); "managers were nice and respectful" ((in 51 reviews)); "Great working environment to be in" ((in 40 reviews))

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

"salaries as low for the amount of work and passion that everyone puts in." ((in 61 reviews)); "The pay is low or none if there on a voluntary basis and the organisation can be chaotic." ((in 47 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of team work." ((in 35 reviews)); "Years of poor management and leadership have created a crisis of cohesion" ((in 24 reviews)); "the money is terrible, senior management are crooks, middle management are aggressive and patronising, I was literally shouted at for not reaching quotas." ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about Oxfam layoffs in 2026?

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

Oxfam reviews

3.9

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,669 total reviews)

Mark Goldring

68% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

Oxfam has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,669 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Oxfam 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

2K reviews

2.0

Apr 16, 2012

Disappointing. Major changes needed at headquarters.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people in the countries where Oxfam operates are great!

Cons

Oxfam Australia has a very top heavy structure that results in a very poor level of programming in the field. Headquarters "support" staff who often have little knowledge and experience in the field (but feel they have a lot) add to the work load of field staff.

2.0

Apr 18, 2026

The great legacy is at risk of extintion

Country director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

For those driven by systemic change and committed to tackling deep-rooted inequalities, this organisation offers a meaningful platform. It enables you to explore, learn, and take on leadership roles in unique and impactful work across humanitarian response and poverty reduction.

Cons

The organisation is in a prolonged phase of transformation, still grappling with the fallout of the Haiti scandal. Despite downsizing its global footprint in 2020, resource challenges remain unresolved. A noticeable disconnect between global leadership and ground realities has created an environment of confusion and inconsistency. Additionally, compensation is no longer as competitive as it once was.

4.0

Apr 7, 2026

Good

Volunteer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Calming, easy place to volunteer

Cons

Could only volunteer 2 hours week due to age

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Disappointing. Major changes needed at headquarters.

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