Does World Health Organization pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, World Health Organization employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at World Health Organization. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at World Health Organization?

81% of World Health Organization employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated World Health Organization 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at World Health Organization?

Consultant (131) , Technical Officer (86) , Intern (59) , Administrative Assistant (22) , Epidemiologist (12) , Data Manager (11) , Senior Consultant (10) , Surveillance Medical Officer (10) , Communications Officer (9) , Finance Assistant (9) , Medical Officer (9) , Internship (8) , National Professional Officer (7) , SMO (7) , Communications Specialist (6)

What are the pros of working at World Health Organization according to real employee reviews?

"Reputation and generally good salaries" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great colleagues and work experience" ((in 38 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 35 reviews)); "Get to know global health issues and might be able to participate in various charity events." ((in 17 reviews)); "Great working environment" ((in 16 reviews))

What are the cons of working at World Health Organization according to real employee reviews?

"Work life balance does not exist." ((in 16 reviews)); "Short term consultancy with no job security" ((in 15 reviews)); "Bureaucratic organization, supervisor you get will be a hit or miss" ((in 10 reviews)); "Deadweight managers" ((in 9 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and a system based on inner" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about World Health Organization layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.8

81% would recommend to a friend

(607 total reviews)

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

80% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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World Health Organization has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 607 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The World Health Organization employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Cuidados de saúde industry (3.4 stars).

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5.0

Nov 24, 2017

My years at WHO

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice experience to learn and progress.

Cons

Too much red tape. Managers are very dictatorshiplike.

World Health Organization Response

Thanks for your feedback. A new Director General and new Senior Leadership have come since July 2017. Your comments will be taken into account.

5.0

Nov 22, 2017

Public health job

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

An international health organization

Cons

I do not have enough experience in public health (still undergoing my masters degree )

3.0

Nov 7, 2017

Old school management style. Hierarchal

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation package even for national/local staff tax free for non-US citizen.

Cons

Traditional and hierarchal. Have no clear stand for national professionals.

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