Does Partnership for Public Service pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Partnership for Public Service employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Partnership for Public Service. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Partnership for Public Service?

56% of Partnership for Public Service employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Partnership for Public Service 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Partnership for Public Service?

Intern (22) , Associate Manager (13) , Fellow (12) , Associate (8) , Communications Intern (5) , Senior Manager (5) , Program Associate (4) , Communications (3) , Internship (3) , Development Intern (2) , Program Manager (2) , Programs Intern (2)

What are the pros of working at Partnership for Public Service according to real employee reviews?

"great people to work with" ((in 20 reviews)); "Good pay and benefits; competitive with other large, DC" ((in 6 reviews)); "If you’re on a programmatic team, teammate's are very family oriented and focused on the mission." ((in 4 reviews)); "Great office space" ((in 3 reviews)); "Good office perks for a non" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Partnership for Public Service according to real employee reviews?

"Low Pay (only a stipend)" ((in 12 reviews)); "Salaries are competitive for nonprofit environment." ((in 4 reviews)); "Senior leadership is not cohesive, nor do they seemingly have a long term strategy." ((in 4 reviews)); "The only real downside is the low compensation ($800/month for undergraduate Fellows and $1000/month for Fellows with a bachelor's degree)." ((in 4 reviews)); "Management had no clear path or direction." ((in 3 reviews))

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3.5

56% would recommend to a friend

(89 total reviews)

Max Stier

28% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Culture and values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.6

Diversity and inclusion

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

3.0

Career opportunities

Partnership for Public Service has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 89 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Partnership for Public Service 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

89 reviews

4.0

14 Jun 2026

Supportive team excels despite challenging government policies

Communications

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great boss and good team, with a solid understanding of how to get new teammates integrated and working.

Cons

Wider government policies are hurting them, it's a shame to see since they do such good work.

5.0

4 May 2026

Meaningful but fast-paced work with great colleagues

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great colleagues and mission-driven work that really makes a difference. Always things to learn about the work.

Cons

Pace of change moves quickly and priorities often shift without warning. Can be difficult to manage.

2.0

1 Apr 2026

Friendly staff and flexibility but serious diversity issues

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The day-to-day staff is genuinely friendly, the schedule is highly flexible, and there are excellent networking opportunities. However, it is worth noting that while the team is welcoming, the severe lack of diversity often creates an echo chamber where a narrow range of perspectives drives decision-making.

Cons

The company struggles with diversity in its hiring practices, resulting in a noticeable lack of representation - especially for minorities. Compensation is below market rate, and there is a clear lack of upward mobility. Junior staff are frequently bottlenecked by administrative busywork rather than given opportunities for meaningful professional development. Furthermore, leadership tends to react poorly to challenges, and the office dynamic has become highly partisan, creating an atmosphere that feels both stifling and unprofessional.

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Facilitator, Public Service Leadership Institute

Senior Manager, Public Policy & Stakeholder Engagement

Senior Manager, Development (California)

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US$116K - US$130K /yr

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Supportive team excels despite challenging government policies

Meaningful but fast-paced work with great colleagues

Friendly staff and flexibility but serious diversity issues

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