Does DAAD pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DAAD employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DAAD. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DAAD?

90% of DAAD employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DAAD 4.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DAAD?

PhD Student (10) , Aushilfe (4) , Intern (4) , Researcher (4) , PhD Researcher (3) , Program Officer (3) , PhD Student - Stipend (2) , Sachbearbeiter (2)

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

"Opportunities to move forward or change departments upon contract end are abundant." ((in 4 reviews)); "great team" ((in 4 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Salaries are not competitive compared to other possibilities in this sector (universities)." ((in 3 reviews)); "the wage is low." ((in 3 reviews))

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4.1

90% would recommend to a friend

(43 total reviews)

Margret Wintermantel

94% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (43 reviews)

DAAD has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 43 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The DAAD employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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43 reviews

5.0

5 Feb 2026

DAAD is the most convenient work place

Officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- family and kids friendly - salary competitive - work life-balance

Cons

- limited room space, so 1 room can consist up to 2/3 persons

3.0

17 Dec 2025

Good

Phd student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility, accommodation allowance, health insurance

Cons

Low salary, no pension, no working contract

5.0

22 Oct 2024

Work environment is supportive and friendly

Senior programme officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The organisation supports further training for staff, Friendly work environment

Cons

Limited position available for permanent staff

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