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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2K reviews

4.0

Aug 25, 2017

Hardworking, smart & talented

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

retail assistant manager, largest charity organisation

Cons

management,appraisal part has to monitored.

5.0

Jun 5, 2017

Major Gifts Officer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Influential and effective INGO. Great work culture and US headquarters. Oxfam US attracts very smart and compassionate employees.

Cons

The open office environment is not conducive to working with major donors and high level voluneers.

1.0

May 22, 2017

avoid

Fundraiser

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

you feel as though you are doing something good

Cons

the money is terrible, senior management are crooks, middle management are aggressive and patronising, I was literally shouted at for not reaching quotas. Seriously, people are treated like dogs

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