Question 1

Is Kumon a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Kumon has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 9,351 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at Kumon to a friend and 54% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Kumon have been left by employees working as Classroom Assistant, Assistant and Teacher.

Question 2

Does Kumon pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kumon employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kumon. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Kumon?

Accepted Answer

73% of Kumon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Kumon 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kumon?

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Tutor (1350), Teaching Assistant (635), Math Tutor (418), Instructor (341), Grader (283), Teacher (232), Academic Tutor (170), Center Assistant (127), Grader/Tutor (113), Administrative Assistant (109), Student Grader (107), Classroom Assistant (106), Assistant (105), Auxiliar Administrativo (97), Assistant Instructor (94)

Question 5

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

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"Flexible hours allow you to create your own schedule and facilitating communication between patients and healthcare providers always leaves you with a feeling of accomplishment" ((in 531 reviews)); "staff were friendly and helpful" ((in 165 reviews)); "Great environment and people; helping kids is extremely rewarding" ((in 161 reviews)); "good work environment and after 3pm job" ((in 156 reviews)); "Nice and friendly coworkers and students" ((in 155 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"the pay is low so it's not a long term field to be in unless you become a owner" ((in 1035 reviews)); "bad management and really boring" ((in 165 reviews)); "Minimum wage and lots of grading" ((in 139 reviews)); "Low salary and not widely recognised" ((in 136 reviews)); "Manager was strict and always told me off for talking to students because I wanted them to be on" ((in 95 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Kumon redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Kumon locations?

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London, Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff, Gloucester, Reading, High Wycombe, Leicester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Glasgow, Ealing, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Wolverhampton, Harrow, Dartford, Coventry, Oldham, Liverpool, Bicester, Leeds, Cambridge, Luton, Watford, Twickenham, Golders Green, Maidstone, Solihull, Bristol, Enfield, Chessington

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