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 16 reviews)); "International organization— great colleagues always interesting." ((in 9 reviews)); "Great coworkers and a genuine mission" ((in 8 reviews)); "Benefits are decent." ((in 7 reviews)); "Loved it while I was there Culture was great" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"upper management just didn't care about anyone" ((in 7 reviews)); "Management was dishonest, and often avoided necessary conflict and conversations for the sake of harmony" ((in 5 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.

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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

Ratings by category

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Culture and values

3.4

Diversity and inclusion

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

111 reviews

1.0

1 Dec 2022

Poor management and work/life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The pay is not the worst.

Cons

The work/life balance at IES is dreadful. You are expected to be available at all times, and can expect frequent calls outside of regular working hours for non-emergencies. All of the management is terribly disorganized, and this results in old systems that don’t work and a reluctance to update anything. There is also an urgency involved in everything, despite the fact that nothing IES ever does is remotely urgent.

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.

2.0

9 Dec 2022

Great overall

Academic tutor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Academic autonomy, collegiate, location, colleagues

Cons

Shame students stay is short

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Jobs at IES Abroad

Regional College Relations Manager

Manager, Academic Processes