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)); "While the company's benefits were not great, the exposure gained was quite valuable." ((in 18 reviews)); "Colleagues all great" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good culture." ((in 11 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 13 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)); "Salary is not competitive to other MNC." ((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.

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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

4.0

Feb 20, 2021

Good support from NBC at large

Producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As young journalist, a good place to start

Cons

Could provide more support for new journalists and path forward, tapping into NBC company at large helps

5.0

Feb 18, 2021

CNBC is the place to be

Journalist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent place to work in broadcast journalism. Family friendly. Good community of workers. High standards. Not partisan.

Cons

CNBC is such a desirable place to work that turnover is low, so breaking in and moving up is hard.

5.0

Feb 15, 2021

Great Company

News associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great environment, learning process, good salary amd great benefits

Cons

No cons. It was a great experience and you should work here

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