Does Young Life pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Young Life employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Young Life. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Young Life?

80% of Young Life employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Young Life 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Young Life?

Area Director (92) , Staff Associate (60) , Student Staff (25) , Volunteer (13) , Intern (11) , Mission Staff (11) , Team Leader (9) , Volunteer Leader (9) , College Director (8) , Associate Area Director (7) , Area Administrator (6) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Office Administrator (5) , Summer Intern (5) , Year Long Intern (5)

What are the pros of working at Young Life according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and excited about ministry" ((in 60 reviews)); "Benefits are great!" ((in 51 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and meaningful work" ((in 14 reviews)); "Jackson staff was incredible when I worked there!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great mission and purpose, leadership cares for employees, good first job after college" ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Young Life according to real employee reviews?

"Demanding work hours and low pay" ((in 45 reviews)); "Low salary which comes with working for a profit but its so worth it to me!" ((in 19 reviews)); "Long hours, not doable if you're not passionate about the ministry and the job" ((in 14 reviews)); "No work life balance to be successful" ((in 12 reviews)); "Compensation is minimal." ((in 5 reviews))

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4.3

80% would recommend to a friend

(513 total reviews)

Denny Rydberg

96% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Senior management

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

Young Life has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 513 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Young Life employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

513 reviews

4.0

May 23, 2026

Flexible work environment but lacks structure

Area administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible Great work life balance Hybrid work (home, office, in the field) Opportunity to advance in other areas

Cons

Flexible to a fault No set hours

5.0

Apr 10, 2026

Great Ministry Training

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunity to learn if full-time ministry work is for you. Flexible work schedule.

Cons

As a domestic missionary you may have to fundraise for your salary.

5.0

Feb 10, 2026

LOVE YOUNGLIFE

Staff associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Young Life has a strong, mission-driven culture that genuinely prioritizes relationships, personal growth, and integrity. The organization is deeply committed to its mission and does an excellent job equipping staff through thoughtful training, mentorship, and ongoing development. Leadership generally models the values they teach, and there is a strong sense of community and purpose among team members. For those passionate about youth development and faith-based work, it can be incredibly meaningful and rewarding.

Cons

The role can be demanding, and work-life balance may be challenging at times, especially during peak seasons. Compensation may be lower compared to similar roles in other sectors. Additionally, fundraising is a significant part of the role and can be challenging; more centralized support or streamlined processes would make it easier and less time-intensive

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