Does American Humane pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, American Humane employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at American Humane. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at American Humane?

52% of American Humane employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated American Humane 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at American Humane?

Director (3) , Certified Animal Safety Representative (2) , Program Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at American Humane according to real employee reviews?

"The employees were great people who really cared about the mission of the organization." ((in 4 reviews)); "It is cool working in a culture where I get to make a difference in children's and animals lives each and every day." ((in 3 reviews)); "Staff is hardworking, kind, and committed." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Senior management was constantly worried about taking a position on any issue, people were hired that did not know what they were doing, and in general, a very unhappy place to work." ((in 4 reviews)); "Otherwise, all remains is film oversight and very, very limited disaster work (most staff walked away due to management)." ((in 3 reviews)); "Autocratic leadership." ((in 3 reviews)); "Morale is extremely low." ((in 3 reviews)); "Meat and ppoultry producers are taken out for expensive dinners in order to gain their business.There is no communication from management to staff." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about American Humane redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about American Humane redundancy and their outlook for job security at American Humane in 2026.

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American Humane Reviews

3.2

52% would recommend to a friend

(72 total reviews)

Robin R. Ganzert

57% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Culture and values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Diversity and inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

3.1

Career opportunities

American Humane has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 72 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The American Humane employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

72 reviews

5.0

22 Jun 2025

Wonderful recruiting and onboarding process!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I applied for an opening and from the moment I received the first email from the recruiter, all the way through the interviews, follow-up conversations, and offer, to the welcome and onboarding process, my experience has been so positive and inspiring. I am thrilled to join this organization and the team. They have a big vision for truly making a difference for animals everywhere, along with talented and dedicated people.

Cons

I don't see any cons.

1.0

17 Apr 2024

A Debilitating, Life-Altering, Toxic Work Environment

Philanthropy

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Talented and dedciated individuals within its programs. However, there is minimal tangible impact on actual animal support, and coworker relationships often stem from shared experiences of adversity and trauma,

Cons

Working at American Humane has damaged the lives and minds of so many amazing, dedicated individuals. This environment not only demoralizes but also damages the mental health of the staff. Employees face constant manipulation, abuse, and extreme pressure that pushes them to their limits. Despite many joining with the intention to advocate for animal welfare, the true mission is overshadowed by the CEO's fragile ego-centric agenda and her obsession with appearing to be a "celebrity," detracting from the organization's core objectives and the well-being of its team. I generally do not write reviews, but if this saves even one person from experiencing the trauma of working at American Humane, then it is absoutely worthwhile.

American Humane Response

We do not have a former employee matching the description provided. Therefore, we are unable to take your concerns under serious consideration. We wish you the best in your journey.

3.0

29 Dec 2023

Decent but not Long Term

Finance manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Decent Pay, overtime available, and good coworkers

Cons

Bad office environment and poor upper management

American Humane Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about your experience at American Humane. While our goal is to support a culture that sets everyone up to have a good experience, we appreciate receiving feedback that helps us take strides to further strengthen the organization and improve employee experiences.

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Jobs at American Humane

Chief Development Officer

Washington, DC

US$230K - US$250K /yr

(Employer provided)

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Vice President, Marketing

United States

US$180K - US$200K /yr

(Employer provided)

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Director, Program Operations

Studio City, CA

US$120K - US$120K /yr

(Employer provided)

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On-Call Certified Animal Safety Representative (Domestic, USA)

On-Call Certified Animal Safety Representative (Pennsylvania)