Does IES Abroad pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, IES Abroad employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at IES Abroad. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at IES Abroad?

60% of IES Abroad employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated IES Abroad 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at IES Abroad?

Program Advisor (4) , Program Manager (4) , Academic (2) , Anonymous (2) , Assistant (2) , College Relations Manager (2) , Customized Programs Coordinator (2) , Global Enrollment Management Specialist (2) , Lecturer (2) , Marketing Director (2) , Marketing Intern (2) , Resident Assistant (RA) (2) , Technician (2)

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

"The people are great!" ((in 15 reviews)); "International organization— great colleagues always interesting." ((in 8 reviews)); "Benefits are decent." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great coworkers and a genuine mission" ((in 7 reviews)); "Loved it while I was there Culture was great" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Low pay and lack of ability to move up." ((in 13 reviews)); "upper management just didn't care about anyone" ((in 8 reviews)); "The work/life balance at IES is dreadful." ((in 5 reviews)); "level" positions but gives them no opportunities for growth or any type of career path." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about IES Abroad redundancies in 2026?

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

IES Abroad Reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(111 total reviews)

Dr. Gregory D. Hess

53% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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IES Abroad has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 111 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The IES Abroad employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

111 reviews

3.0

11 May 2026

International vibes create a unique atmosphere

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

International environment with opportunities to meet people from different backgrounds and gain valuable overseas experience.

Cons

Workload can sometimes be demanding and work-life balance may vary depending on the department and management structure.

3.0

23 Apr 2026

Poor Management, Good Benefits, Few Growth Opportunities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good retirement match and comprehensive Healthcare plans. Flexible hybrid work environment.

Cons

Employer passed off healthcare increases to employees rather than subsidizing. Company wide freeze on promotions and raises while CEO got a 124% increase. CEO continually flies first class internationally and brings his spouse (check IRS tax filings on Propublica). Frustrating disconnect at upper management level, very poor future planning with system rebuild.

5.0

13 Aug 2025

A Great Place to Work

Health and safety manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great work environment with a dedicated staff.

Cons

Occasionally no one else is around in the office.

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