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 4% 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 (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 115 reviews)); "Great goal and colleagues" ((in 99 reviews)); "managers were nice and respectful" ((in 49 reviews)); "Great working environment to be in" ((in 36 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 57 reviews)); "The pay is low or none if there on a voluntary basis and the organisation can be chaotic." ((in 49 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of team work." ((in 37 reviews)); "Years of poor management and leadership have created a crisis of cohesion" ((in 23 reviews)); "Overly beaurocratic and senior management a bit autocratic" ((in 23 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

68% would recommend to a friend

(1,670 total reviews)

Mark Goldring

70% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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Oxfam has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,670 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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2.0

Jun 15, 2019

Too much politicking

Public affairs

Recommend

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Pros

As an organisation they really make an impact in the communities they run programs within. Everyone is passionate about tackling poverty.

Cons

There is a culture of obfuscating and politicking with an under current of control and lack of collaboration within the department I worked within. As a whole the organisation appears to want to change the way they work for the better but the senior leadership team are comfortable so they have all the appearance but no real intention or appetite to get the right things done. There is also a lack of consideration for the role of communications. If you are a political person by nature and are an activist at heart who enjoys daily conflict then you'd probably enjoy working here.

4.0

May 5, 2019

a good organization to work for

Policy lead

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Overall principled organization, culture of advocacy, potential for impact, good people

Cons

Large bureaucracy managing expectations of multiple affiliates, pays fairly but less than some other NGOs

3.0

Apr 21, 2019

Amazing Team, Less Amazing Work

Fundraiser

Recommend

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Pros

The team I worked with was absolutely incredible and I still have friends who work for Oxfam. The work they do is incredible and Oxfam does amazing work around the world!

Cons

Fundraising is some of the most emotionally stressful work in the world. Quotas are difficult to meet and constant rejection is hard to handle.

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