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 3% 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 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Oxfam?

Volunteer (319) , 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 144 reviews)); "Staff were friendly and understanding" ((in 117 reviews)); "Great goal and colleagues" ((in 104 reviews)); "I had a great manager there" ((in 44 reviews)); "Great working environment to be in" ((in 42 reviews))

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

"Salary was low and only focus is to raise funds." ((in 60 reviews)); "The pay is low or none if there on a voluntary basis and the organisation can be chaotic." ((in 46 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of team work." ((in 40 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 25 reviews)); "Years of poor management and leadership have created a crisis of cohesion" ((in 21 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.

What are the top reviewed Oxfam locations?

Ciudad de México , Guadalajara , Mérida

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3.9

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,671 total reviews)

Mark Goldring

70% 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

3.2

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

Oxfam has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,671 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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2K reviews

5.0

Nov 2, 2015

Excellent place to work, wonderful people and gained plenty of work experience

Shop assistant

Recommend

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Pros

Worked as a shop assistant for many years. Lively environment. Good books and music/dvds. Excellent colleagues. Made many friends. Going out to dinner especially during Christmas.. Good place to learn and gain valuable experience. Would definitely strongly recommend it to anyone.

Cons

No chance progression of progression.

4.0

Oct 29, 2015

A short time but a favourable impression

Consultant

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A good organisation that invests its money in needful projects that get measurable results. A strong presence internationally and in hard to reach communities. A diverse portfolio of DRR and Climate Change projects. An interest in long-term sustainability and community ownership. Would enjoy working with them again.

Cons

A reasonably smooth working experience.

4.0

Oct 23, 2015

Great

Anonymous employee

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Business Outlook

Pros

passionate coworkers who are very dedicated to their cause

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upward mobility is difficult for entry-level positions

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