Does MassChallenge pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MassChallenge employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MassChallenge. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MassChallenge?

61% of MassChallenge employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MassChallenge 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MassChallenge?

Intern (10) , Internship (6) , Operations Intern (4) , Program Manager (4) , Director (3) , Associate (2) , Business Development Intern (2) , Manager (2) , Marketing (2) , Marketing Intern (2) , Partnerships Manager (2) , Summer Intern (2)

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

"People are friendly & really willing to connect" ((in 13 reviews)); "Wonderful team and mission, a wonderful asset to Boston." ((in 6 reviews)); "In MassChallenge's 10 year history it's always been clear that the people who work here are passionate and mission" ((in 5 reviews)); "Working at MassChallenge was a transformative experience in my life, where I had the opportunity to grow and develop my skills in a variety of contexts." ((in 4 reviews)); "great for those starting out in their career as it offers autonomy and exposure to a wide range of networks and experiences." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Workload can be heavy at times, but managers will always work with you to make things manageable." ((in 4 reviews)); "Leadership was told this but did not seem open to thinking about how to reduce this." ((in 4 reviews)); "40 hour weeks with very little pay." ((in 3 reviews)); "The salary is not very competitive as MC is a non" ((in 3 reviews)); "I think those who complain about lack of growth opportunities at MC probably define the term as something along the lines of having their title changed by four letters and $7,000 added to their salary every five years until retirement." ((in 1 reviews))

What are employees saying about MassChallenge redundancies in 2026?

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

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3.7

61% would recommend to a friend

(62 total reviews)

Siobhan Dullea

65% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Culture and values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

3.2

Diversity and inclusion

2.8

Compensation and benefits

MassChallenge has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 62 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MassChallenge 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

62 reviews

3.0

29 Jan 2026

Fine company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Community of startups are great

Cons

Limited development and growth opportunities

3.0

6 Jan 2025

Great intentions as an employer but too much work for the size of the team

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Leadership was engaged with all levels of the team. Very fun working atmosphere. You had a strong sense of the purpose you were working for.

Cons

Too much work with the team available. Leadership was told this but did not seem open to thinking about how to reduce this.

4.0

21 Aug 2018

A great place to learn & grow

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

super smart and supportive peers. great for those starting out in their career as it offers autonomy and exposure to a wide range of networks and experiences.

Cons

non-profit salaries and very limited compensation benefits

MassChallenge Response

Thank you for your review of MassChallenge. I appreciate your feedback on compensation. We have completed market studies in the past to ensure our pay is competitive and made adjustments to our pay ranges and employee salaries when needed. We will continue to follow this process to ensure we stay competitive – companies typically do these kinds of market studies every few years. I like that you highlighted your peers and exposure to networks and experiences. The community within and around MassChallenge is exceptional and in my opinion, a real benefit for employees. If you have other feedback or suggestions to share, please don’t hesitate to contact me at jocelyn@masschallenge.org.

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Jobs at MassChallenge

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