Does World Resources Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, World Resources Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at World Resources Institute. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at World Resources Institute?

83% of World Resources Institute employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated World Resources Institute 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at World Resources Institute?

Intern (52) , Research Analyst (29) , Internship (22) , Associate (17) , Consultant (15) , Manager (14) , Project Coordinator (14) , Research Assistant (13) , Analyst (10) , Research Associate (8) , Senior Associate (8) , Specialist (8) , Program Associate (7) , Project Associate (6) , Director (5)

What are the pros of working at World Resources Institute according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and mission." ((in 53 reviews)); "Colleagues are smart and collaborative" ((in 43 reviews)); "Benefits are great" ((in 25 reviews)); "Some teams are great!" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good work life balance and very scientific approach of problem solving" ((in 17 reviews))

What are the cons of working at World Resources Institute according to real employee reviews?

"low pay relative to required expertise and long hrs." ((in 22 reviews)); "Low salary, not a recognized organization" ((in 20 reviews)); "Many managers don't know how to lead / care for their teams" ((in 19 reviews)); "General feeling that the very top senior management doesn't listen to input from middle level folks." ((in 9 reviews)); "Limited opportunities for career growth and sometimes unclear project direction" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about World Resources Institute layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about World Resources Institute layoffs and their outlook for job security at World Resources Institute in 2026.

World Resources Institute reviews

4.0

83% would recommend to a friend

(391 total reviews)

Ani Dasgupta

83% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (391 reviews)

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World Resources Institute has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 391 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The World Resources Institute 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).

Reviews by job title

391 reviews

4.0

Jul 7, 2021

Fast Paced

Gis research analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many diverse projects, free coffee, bright work environment, motivating start-up vibe, access to some of the world's most powerful organizations and research groups.

Cons

Tight deadlines, some pettiness, high stress at times and not much room for upward mobility/growth.

3.0

Jul 5, 2021

Good

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is good to work there, helpful and established staff and corporate structure

Cons

It can be disjointed at times despite the action oriented language they use upon orientation. Big company that can move slowly

4.0

Jun 29, 2021

WRI Associate

Communications manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are fantastic and passionate, and deeply care about quality data-driven science to solve our climate challenges.

Cons

The organization has grown rapidly in a short amount of time and has struggled to "do fewer things better". It's tough to balance quality and speed. Senior leadership is further promoted, while many entry- and mid-level staff are stifled and stagnate.

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Jobs at World Resources Institute

Livelihood Specialist

Remote

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Subsidiary Office Accountant

Senior Manager and Lead, Campaign for People, Nature and Climate