Does CDC Foundation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CDC Foundation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CDC Foundation. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CDC Foundation?

89% of CDC Foundation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CDC Foundation 4.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.6 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CDC Foundation?

Epidemiologist (38) , Program Manager (24) , Covid-19 Case Investigator (21) , School Liaison (15) , Covid-19 Contact Tracer (14) , Communicable Disease Investigator (12) , Case Investigator (11) , Disease Intervention Specialist (9) , Program Officer (7) , Program Specialist (7) , Project Manager (7) , Public Health Nurse (7) , Senior Epidemiologist (7) , Regional Coordinator (6) , Communications Specialist (5)

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

"Benefits are great" ((in 63 reviews)); "good pay and is completely remote" ((in 42 reviews)); "Has a good work life balance" ((in 17 reviews)); "They were communicative and it is a place of really nice people" ((in 14 reviews)); "The internal leadership is great folks." ((in 13 reviews))

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

"No job security." ((in 8 reviews)); "HR is lacking in communication, taking days to reply to emails." ((in 7 reviews)); "time opportunities available for majority of the staff" ((in 5 reviews)); "I had a direct manager at CDC Foundation but as a member of their field staff I was on assignment to the PA Department of Health where there was also a manager and line of management." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about CDC Foundation redundancies in 2026?

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

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4.2

89% would recommend to a friend

(298 total reviews)

Judith Monroe

98% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.7

Diversity and inclusion

4.6

Culture and values

4.6

Work/Life balance

4.4

Senior management

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Career opportunities

CDC Foundation has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 298 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CDC Foundation 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

298 reviews

5.0

2 May 2026

Supportive team

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Caring, supportive and passionate team

Cons

Internal processes can be a little slow

CDC Foundation Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your kind words about the team. We are proud to foster a culture grounded in collaboration, support, and a shared passion for public health impact. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding internal processes. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are actively working to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance the employee experience across the organization. We wish you continued success in your next chapter and thank you again for the contributions you made during your time with the CDC Foundation.

3.0

26 Mar 2026

CDC Foundation is great, the sites? Not so much

Epidemiologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good Pay, experience, good team

Cons

The sites don't have good communication, management sometimes is oblivious, temporary contracts.

CDC Foundation Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for the contributions you made during your time with the CDC Foundation. We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience with your team and found the role valuable. We also appreciate you sharing your perspective. We recognize that day-to-day experiences can differ across project sites, and we know how important clear communication and strong support are to doing this work well. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you continued success in your career.

5.0

6 Mar 2026

Great place to work

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Leadership is good with communication

Cons

None, happy with my experience

CDC Foundation Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your contributions to the CDC Foundation. We’re glad to hear that you had a positive experience and found our leadership communication to be strong. Creating a supportive and transparent environment is a priority for us, and it’s great to know that came through during your time here. Wishing you continued success in your career, and thank you again for being part of our mission.

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