Does The Star-Ledger pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Star-Ledger employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Star-Ledger. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Star-Ledger?

33% of The Star-Ledger employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Star-Ledger 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Star-Ledger?

Account Executive (2) , Editor (2)

What are the pros of working at The Star-Ledger according to real employee reviews?

"Good hours and pay." ((in 4 reviews)); "Salary, benefits and growth was exceptional." ((in 4 reviews)); "The salaries were good, before the pay cuts." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Star-Ledger according to real employee reviews?

"There was poor management." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about The Star-Ledger redundancies in 2026?

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

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3.0

12 Apr 2013

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Some of the very best reporters, editors, photographers, researchers and page designers can be found at The Star-Ledger. It still breaks news and covers the state of New Jersey with vigor.

Cons

The Star-Ledger has shed a lot of talent over the past couple of years and struggles against declining circulation numbers. It seems destined to suffer the same fate as other Advanced Publication properties.

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5.0

6 Apr 2015

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great staff and good work ethics

Cons

Going through downsizing and pay cuts

4.0

1 Aug 2025

Shift supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great pay, good benefits, easy work.

Cons

Not really around anymore so not sure what to think.

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