Does Oxfam pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Oxfam employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Oxfam. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Oxfam?

68% of Oxfam employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Oxfam 4.0 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 143 reviews)); "Staff were friendly and understanding" ((in 113 reviews)); "Great goal and colleagues" ((in 99 reviews)); "managers were nice and respectful" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great working environment to be in" ((in 41 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 63 reviews)); "The pay is low or none if there on a voluntary basis and the organisation can be chaotic." ((in 45 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of team work." ((in 35 reviews)); "Overly beaurocratic and senior management a bit autocratic" ((in 24 reviews)); "Years of poor management and leadership have created a crisis of cohesion" ((in 22 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

Oxfam reviews

3.9

68% would recommend to a friend

(1,671 total reviews)

Mark Goldring

70% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

May 9, 2014

every changing days

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

friendship between the team in the shop, a day goes very quickly,each day many treasures come in and it is exciting getting the goods sorted and priced, out on the shop floor and sold. after all one persons rubbish is another persons treasure.

Cons

rude customers, no benefits,no staff discount,very rare protional prospects.

5.0

May 8, 2014

Working with Oxfam makes you feel helpful

Volunteer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I'ts great volunteering with Oxfam, you feel like you belong there, although a lot of work needs to be done, you feel like it's all worth while, you feel like you are helping vulnerable people where ever there is a crisis.

Cons

There is'nt much negative aspects with volunteering with Oxfam, although reaching monthly targets was a challenge but it's all to do with putting your soul and energy into the charity because you know that the more we push ourselves the better the outcome is, more people get the help they need elsewhere

2.0

May 6, 2014

Best place to work those who can please superiors

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Offer Good Salary, if you go with solid recommendation, then definitely you will get the job as they will create the job according to your experience and your wish

Cons

You can see your juniors are getting often promotions

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