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 36 reviews)); "Colleagues all great" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good culture." ((in 13 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great team" ((in 12 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 12 reviews)); "If you get stuck with a bad manager can be painful." ((in 7 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))

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

Jun 19, 2015

secure job

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work. Great management - very organized. Country club feel.

Cons

Not much room for advancement. Work can get monotonous.

3.0

Jun 17, 2015

Misleading Company

Senior producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits and compensation. Good work life balance. Interesting if nothing else.

Cons

Limited growth. Don't turn 50.

3.0

Apr 6, 2015

Good environment, not so good opportunities if you're not editorial.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, diversity, fun culture

Cons

Invisible line between editorial and operations

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