Does Institute on Aging pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Institute on Aging employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Institute on Aging. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Institute on Aging?

55% of Institute on Aging employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Institute on Aging 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Institute on Aging?

Care Manager (7) , Administrative (4) , Counselor (3) , Manager (3) , Care Manager 2 (2) , Care Manager II (2) , Friendship Line Counselor (2) , HCA (2) , Social Worker/Care Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Institute on Aging according to real employee reviews?

"IOA successfully serves an aging and disabled population in the San Francisco Bay Area with extremely professional and dedicated staff." ((in 7 reviews)); "Decent pay and coworkers who care , some union options" ((in 6 reviews)); "Good People." ((in 5 reviews)); "They also care about their employees!" ((in 4 reviews)); "Good mission." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Institute on Aging according to real employee reviews?

"Management here is horrible and there is no work" ((in 18 reviews)); "Benefits downgraded annually." ((in 5 reviews)); "Suite, considerable bad faith and adversarial culture in HR." ((in 4 reviews)); "Communication between senior leaders and the actual workforce is disconnected and leadership is only interested in solving problems with easy solutions." ((in 4 reviews)); "Upper management is only thinking about profit and not caring anymore for their employees." ((in 4 reviews))

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3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(120 total reviews)

J. Thomas Briody

50% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity and inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture and values

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Senior management

Institute on Aging has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 120 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Institute on Aging employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

120 reviews

1.0

5 Jul 2026

Toxic, incompetent management and wasteful spending

I.t. technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great nonprofit mission, pleasant office location

Cons

Incompetent management, toxic personalities, and wasteful spending make this a dramatically unpleasant place to work. Stay away if you value your time and peace of mind.

2.0

13 Apr 2026

A meaningful mission undermined by high pressure, unclear expectations, and limited long-term sustainability

Friendship line counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Meaningful work with the opportunity to support vulnerable individuals and build genuine connections with callers. The mission itself is impactful and can be rewarding on a day-to-day basis.

Cons

High-pressure environment with consistently high call volume and emotional intensity. Expectations are not always clearly defined and can shift without much notice, making it difficult to feel stable in the role. Communication can be inconsistent, and support for staff can feel limited at times. Turnover appears relatively high, which impacts team cohesion and continuity. The role can become difficult to sustain long-term due to workload, emotional demands, and lack of clear structure.

1.0

10 Apr 2026

A joke

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Decent pay and benefits. Good team

Cons

Heavy heavy caseload with inadequate training

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Toxic, incompetent management and wasteful spending

A meaningful mission undermined by high pressure, unclear expectations, and limited long-term sustainability

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