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 36 reviews)); "Colleagues all great" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great team and interesting work" ((in 9 reviews)); "big company, diverse culture, friendly" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Low pay and slow progression." ((in 18 reviews)); "Confusing and poor management and communication" ((in 14 reviews)); "If you get stuck with a bad manager can be painful." ((in 7 reviews)); "Hours are long and NY is expensive" ((in 6 reviews)); "There are very few opportunities for growth or advancement within the organization." ((in 5 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.

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).

Reviews by job title

277 reviews

5.0

Apr 20, 2026

Awesome job

Janitor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It’s like a family here

Cons

Nothing of substance, really: just minor tweaks here and there

5.0

Jan 20, 2026

Sr Software Engineer

Sr. software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Excellent work environment and company culture - Strong technical infrastructure and modern development tools - Interesting projects combining finance, media, and technology - Good work-life balance - Collaborative and supportive team atmosphere - Opportunity to work on high-traffic platforms with real-time data - Competitive compensation and benefits - Professional development opportunities - Exposure to both media and financial technology sectors

Cons

Based on my experience i don’t see any cons

5.0

Dec 24, 2025

Strong brand, good colleagues

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Trusted and established news brand Nice colleagues

Cons

Progression not always clear, need to initiate

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