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 142 reviews)); "Staff were friendly and understanding" ((in 116 reviews)); "Great goal and colleagues" ((in 99 reviews)); "managers were nice and respectful" ((in 49 reviews)); "Great working environment to be in" ((in 40 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 54 reviews)); "The pay is low or none if there on a voluntary basis and the organisation can be chaotic." ((in 48 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of team work." ((in 35 reviews)); "Years of poor management and leadership have created a crisis of cohesion" ((in 25 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))

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

Nov 21, 2016

Chilled out, easy work

Customer assistant (volunteer)

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Pros

Very low pressure work Rewarding and fulfilling Hours are totally up to you Valuable experience can be gained on the till/helping customers

Cons

On quieter days the shift can get boring Training is very brief but everything can be learnt yourself very easily in a small amount of time

4.0

Oct 11, 2016

Great Place

Anonymous employee

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Worked for 7 years with Oxfam India. 1. Excellent Work Environment 2. Job Satisfaction

Cons

Strategy changes hamper employees. I was given pink slip after the operation was shut down. Higher ups need to listen to more to employees.

4.0

Jun 29, 2016

Great org, needs to practice what it preaches.

Anonymous employee

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The people I have had the pleasure to work with at Oxfam America are incredible. They are brilliant, compassionate, hilarious and thoughtful. There is a real culture of learning here and I have never been more well informed in my life. The mission is one to be proud of and find solace in when the news breaks your heart.

Cons

The salaries for entry and lower-level staff are not sufficient to live off of in or anywhere near Boston or DC, where the US offices are.

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