Does US Agency for International Development pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Agency for International Development employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Agency for International Development. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at US Agency for International Development?

84% of US Agency for International Development employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated US Agency for International Development 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Agency for International Development?

Foreign Service Officer (51) , Intern (37) , Program Manager (31) , Program Analyst (23) , Project Management Specialist (23) , Administrative Assistant (21) , Advisor (21) , Program Assistant (21) , Program Officer (20) , Senior Advisor (19) , Project Manager (16) , Communications Specialist (14) , Internship (12) , Director (11) , Humanitarian Assistance Officer (11)

What are the pros of working at US Agency for International Development according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with who are motivated and care about development." ((in 82 reviews)); "Good benefits for employees and stability" ((in 44 reviews)); "They are great colleagues who are kind and empathetic." ((in 38 reviews)); "salary is good for survival" ((in 35 reviews)); "great team to work with most of the time" ((in 31 reviews))

What are the cons of working at US Agency for International Development according to real employee reviews?

"Poor leadership and agency structure." ((in 25 reviews)); "poor management" ((in 20 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy from the administrative areas" ((in 16 reviews)); "If you don't have a good manager, you are stuck in a bureaucracy and don't have much hope for promotion or career advancement." ((in 8 reviews))

US Agency for International Development Reviews

4.4

84% would recommend to a friend

(1,085 total reviews)

Samantha J. Power

88% approve of CEO

27% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,085 reviews)

US Agency for International Development has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,085 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The US Agency for International Development employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

18 June 2026

Respectful employer focused on well-being, but limited experience

Project managment specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good employer, respectful, focused on employees' well-being, and maintained work-life balance.

Cons

There are no longer any restrictions; previously, limited experience was confined to books only, which could hinder your professional group.

4.0

11 June 2026

Challenging problems hindered by bureaucratic processes

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Solving some the world most difficult problems

Cons

Very bureaucratic which maked innovation difficult

5.0

8 June 2026

Flexible culture but political missions slow progress

Senior advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great Flexible culture, trust you to get the job done

Cons

Too many mission that are too political that slows down objective

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