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 with a strong work ethic" ((in 34 reviews)); "good work life balance" ((in 12 reviews)); "Colleagues are nice." ((in 12 reviews)); "Fun atmosphere and culture." ((in 11 reviews)); "Good opportunities" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Low pay and slow progression." ((in 16 reviews)); "Confusing and poor management and communication" ((in 10 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)); "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

Ratings by category

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

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

Apr 2, 2021

Fine experience, but heavily depends on managers

Associate producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was a high-energy environment with exposure to exciting broadcasts.

Cons

My boss was very difficult. I hated taking the shuttle and I hate thinking I lost so much of my life just sitting on the shuttle.

3.0

Apr 2, 2021

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Cnbc television producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Never run out of news

Cons

A lot of screaming - both at me and by me

2.0

Mar 27, 2021

Leading business TV channel

Computer grafic animator (cgi)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stability at work , friendly environment , ability to work full time or part time , a place to start a career

Cons

Chances of increasing the salary are very low , Long hours of work for a full time , loads of work it might lead to not having a regular break time during a day

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