Does Pathfinder International pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pathfinder International employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pathfinder International. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pathfinder International?

79% of Pathfinder International employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pathfinder International 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pathfinder International?

Project Coordinator (5) , Director (4) , Program Officer (4) , Manager (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Clinical Officer (2) , Coordinator (2) , Driver (2) , Human Resources (2) , Intern (2) , Program Manager (2) , Project Director (2) , Project Manager (2) , Senior Program Officer (2) , Senior Technical Advisor (2)

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

"Dedicated staff pretty iffice" ((in 17 reviews)); "excellent pay/benefits in the US, great mission, many great colleagues." ((in 7 reviews)); "Great people in the field" ((in 7 reviews)); "Decent benefits." ((in 7 reviews)); "good working environment with growth carrier opportunity" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Country program salary not competitive" ((in 7 reviews)); "Management is clueless how to address issues such as lack of staff development, cross" ((in 7 reviews)); "The CEO is awful." ((in 4 reviews)); "There is no work life balance" ((in 3 reviews)); "The leadership is abysmal" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pathfinder International redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Pathfinder International redundancy and their outlook for job security at Pathfinder International in 2026.

Pathfinder International Reviews

3.6

79% would recommend to a friend

(151 total reviews)

Lois Quam

67% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Pathfinder International has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 151 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pathfinder International employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

151 reviews

4.0

12 Nov 2025

PI Work

Director of programs

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good organization to work for.

Cons

Good organization to work for. No specific Cons

5.0

2 Sept 2025

Supportive workplace with great learning opportunities

M&e officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Pathfinder offers a very collaborative and respectful work environment. Colleagues are always willing to share knowledge and support each other. The organization values employees’ experience, provides fair salaries, and encourages professional growth through continuous learning. Work-life balance is also well respected.

Cons

Some internal processes can be a bit slow at times, but nothing that overshadows the positive experience overall.

1.0

20 Aug 2025

Leadership sus'

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Key strengths of the organization include its attractive compensation in order to recruit talented staff and a compelling mission that resonates with employees.

Cons

The company is executive-centric, showing loyalty to leadership while neglecting prudent financial management. The company has challenges with employee retention.

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