Does IOP Publishing pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, IOP Publishing employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at IOP Publishing. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at IOP Publishing?

87% of IOP Publishing employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated IOP Publishing 4.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at IOP Publishing?

Publisher (6) , Associate Editor (5) , Marketing (4) , Marketing Executive (3) , Production Editor (3) , Publishing Services Assistant (3) , Editor (2) , Executive Assistant (2) , Manager (2) , Marketing Assistant (2) , Product Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at IOP Publishing according to real employee reviews?

"great people to work with" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 14 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful and keen to collaborate." ((in 5 reviews)); "Agile, flexible working" ((in 5 reviews)); "Supportive managers, clearly seen during the Covid" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at IOP Publishing according to real employee reviews?

"Kind of low pay for where I live" ((in 9 reviews)); "No career progression in many roles." ((in 6 reviews)); "Senior management are a closed shop." ((in 3 reviews)); "This role and the 'Editor' role have very high workloads." ((in 3 reviews))

IOP Publishing Reviews

4.0

87% would recommend to a friend

(102 total reviews)

Antonia Seymour

92% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (102 reviews)

IOP Publishing has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 102 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The IOP Publishing employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

102 reviews

3.0

13 Apr 2026

Nice place to work, not much room for progression

Production editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good company values, supports hybrid/fully remote work

Cons

Production is always understaffed and there is little room for promotion to a senior role unless you take on management responsibilities

IOP Publishing Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for the many years you spent contributing to IOP Publishing. We’re pleased to hear that our values and flexible hybrid and remote working approach had a positive impact on your experience with us. We also appreciate your honest comments about progression and resourcing within Production. We recognise that career development looks different for everyone, and we know it’s important to offer a range of pathways. Your feedback is valuable in helping us shape future conversations around structure, capacity, and development opportunities.

3.0

23 Mar 2026

Nice place to work but the shine is wearing off!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

My manager and senior manager are amazing, great people, great team, nice office, relaxed and flexible way of working. Doesn't feel too corporate, people seem to genuinely care about science. Lots of projects to get involved in (if you're looking for experience rather than progression). Good benefits.

Cons

Recent hiring freeze, currently offering fixed term contracts. Restructures have lead to some people being made redundant while others have been kept on and easily moved into other roles, which is starting to annoy people! Workload can be high and opportunity for progression is low. Despite good benefits and nice working environment, salaries are low. General moral has definitely dipped recently.

IOP Publishing Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. Hearing from colleagues is really important to us and helps ensure we continue to improve the experience of working here. While change is sometimes necessary as we respond to the wider landscape, we recognise that it can bring a sense of uncertainty. We’re focused on keeping colleagues informed and supported as best we can as things evolve. We regularly review how we support growth and create clearer pathways for colleagues as they develop in their roles. Making sure our reward programme is fair and transparent is also important to us, and we have clear processes in place to support salary decisions and share pay information. It’s good to hear that you value the working environment and the benefits on offer. We know this is something many colleagues appreciate. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts.

5.0

25 Feb 2026

Great place to work. Highly supportive of flexible working

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great teams and people from a wide range of backgrounds

Cons

Could be slow to change

IOP Publishing Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s wonderful to hear how much the people at IOP Publishing contribute to a positive and collaborative environment.

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