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 38 reviews)); "Good colleagues, bosses and company culture" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good culture." ((in 11 reviews)); "Great team" ((in 10 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 6 reviews)); "Hours are long and NY is expensive" ((in 6 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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Reviews by job title

277 reviews

4.0

Feb 5, 2016

Great experience

Director of finance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Relevant business, interesting and entertaining place to work - Smart people

Cons

- Based in NJ, its a tough commute from the city

4.0

Jan 22, 2016

good company

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

always new faces and new people

Cons

no close parking but parking is available

4.0

Dec 21, 2015

Great company

Web video producer/writer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of growth opportunities, the bar has been raised in the last year, expanding collaboaration between departments and comfortable work environment

Cons

Commuting to New Jersey from the city can be tough for some of my co-workers, would rather be at 30 Rock if I were a young person

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