Does CNBC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CNBC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CNBC. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CNBC?

69% of CNBC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CNBC 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CNBC?

Producer (26) , Intern (25) , Associate Producer (12) , Reporter (10) , News Assistant (9) , Journalist (8) , Internship (7) , News Editorial (7) , Senior Producer (7) , Video Editor (7) , Analyst (5) , Editor (5) , Graphic Designer (5) , Assistant Producer (4) , Journalist/Reporter (4)

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

"great people at a daily level" ((in 39 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great team" ((in 11 reviews)); "Fun atmosphere and culture." ((in 11 reviews)); "Good opportunities" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Low pay and slow progression." ((in 17 reviews)); "If you get stuck with a bad manager can be painful." ((in 8 reviews)); "Hours are long and NY is expensive" ((in 7 reviews)); "There are very few opportunities for growth or advancement within the organization." ((in 5 reviews)); "leadership making 6/7 figures while you'll never get promoted or any raises." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about CNBC layoffs in 2026?

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

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CNBC reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(277 total reviews)

Mark Hoffman

87% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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CNBC has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 277 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CNBC employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Médias et communication industry (3.9 stars).

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277 reviews

3.0

May 14, 2022

OK

Stagehand audio assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun place to work, interesting work

Cons

No advancement, kind of just stagnate

4.0

Jan 15, 2022

News Assistant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good company benefits - Professionalism at work - Access to business insights

Cons

- Lower pay - Stagnant upward mobility

5.0

Sep 28, 2021

Best Work Schedule in TV

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent Work Schedule for TV Well Compensated Good Retirement Plan

Cons

Not a lot of career growth internally. Must search outside of the company for career growth opportunities. Headcount is a problem.

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