Does YWCA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, YWCA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at YWCA. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at YWCA?

44% of YWCA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated YWCA 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at YWCA?

Case Manager (38) , Advocate (28) , Teacher (25) , Intern (23) , Manager (21) , Director (15) , Lifeguard (13) , Program Coordinator (13) , Administrative Assistant (11) , Program Manager (11) , Counselor (9) , Domestic Violence Advocate (8) , Shelter Advocate (8) , Administration (7) , Program Director (7)

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

"Great people to work with!" ((in 64 reviews)); "love it here good benefits" ((in 54 reviews)); "Staff is great and lots of ways to get involved in the community." ((in 42 reviews)); "Some great coworkers!" ((in 37 reviews)); "Good Work Environment And Simple Work Flow" ((in 25 reviews))

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

"It was difficult to see myself staying there long term because the stressful job and the low pay." ((in 120 reviews)); "Overall the management was poor" ((in 81 reviews)); "Low salary for healthcare workers" ((in 38 reviews)); "Poor upper management lacked ethics." ((in 30 reviews)); "No training for supervisors in how to manage employees." ((in 19 reviews))

What are employees saying about YWCA redundancies in 2026?

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

YWCA Reviews

3.3

44% would recommend to a friend

(1,251 total reviews)

Stacie Blake

56% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

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YWCA has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,251 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The YWCA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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2.0

1 Jul 2026

Caring for children overshadowed by toxic leadership drama

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Being able to offer care to the children. Schedule is pretty consistent as well.

Cons

Leadership team is inconsistent, and likes to stir up drama between employees. They also enable toxic behavior.

3.0

25 Jun 2026

Great pay and benefits, but management can overwhelm

Community caseworker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

pay, benefits, team, org, great start

Cons

Management can be a lot

3.0

23 Jun 2026

Great work but pay doesn't cover living expenses

Prevention educator

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The work itself is great. I have so much dedication and love for the work I do.

Cons

I cannot afford my rent, let alone my student loans or insurance. I love this job and I don’t want to leave it but I shouldn’t need to get a second job.

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