Does NCAA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NCAA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NCAA. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NCAA?

70% of NCAA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NCAA 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NCAA?

Assistant Director (11) , Associate Director (8) , Intern (7) , Coordinator (5) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Director (3) , Postgraduate Intern (3) , Assistant Coordinator (2) , Athlete (2) , Contractor (2) , Internship (2)

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

"Benefits are great" ((in 17 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 15 reviews)); "The work/life balance is doable." ((in 4 reviews)); "The staff are amazing and I considered myself lucky to have worked there." ((in 4 reviews)); "Flexible work schedules" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Low Pay made it tough" ((in 7 reviews)); "Little room for advancement." ((in 6 reviews)); "Does not support a culture of promoting from within." ((in 3 reviews)); "This makes leadership seem aloof and detached from the issues facing their staff." ((in 3 reviews)); "Salary is boarderline competitive for industry" ((in 3 reviews))

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4.1

70% would recommend to a friend

(101 total reviews)

Mark A. Emmert

78% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (101 reviews)

NCAA has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 101 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The NCAA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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101 reviews

2.0

22 Feb 2026

I would give it 2.5 out of 5

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great benefits with PTO, virtual days HSA etc. At the center of college athletics.

Cons

Little room for advancement. Leadership does not train employees adequately. Many times, leadership rewards employees by more work. Not great work life balance.

5.0

26 Jan 2026

Great Workplace

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Really impactful work that is very visible.

Cons

Sometimes the public perception of your work is bad.

4.0

12 Aug 2025

Good Place to Work

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Work-life balance. Awesome people to work with.

Cons

Pay is low, and advancement opportunities are nonexistent internally.

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Vice President of Men's Basketball

Indianapolis, IN

USD 93K - USD 153K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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