Does National Cancer Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, National Cancer Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at National Cancer Institute. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at National Cancer Institute?

73% of National Cancer Institute employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated National Cancer Institute 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at National Cancer Institute?

Postdoctoral Fellow (58) , Research Fellow (20) , CRTA Postbaccalaureate Fellow (13) , Staff Scientist (13) , Post-Baccalaureate Fellow (6) , Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow (6) , CRTA Postdoctoral Fellow (5) , Grants Management Specialist (4) , Intern (4) , Postdoctoral Research Fellow (4) , Postdoctoral Researcher (4) , Predoctoral Fellow (4) , Internship (3) , Program Analyst (3) , Research Analyst (3)

What are the pros of working at National Cancer Institute according to real employee reviews?

"4) Good benefits and retirement programs" ((in 16 reviews)); "Friendly people" ((in 15 reviews)); "Pay was good." ((in 14 reviews)); "1) Higher salary as an intramural post" ((in 10 reviews)); "Good training" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at National Cancer Institute according to real employee reviews?

"No retirement benefits" ((in 3 reviews)); "The management is not clear on their expectations." ((in 3 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy obsession with dei" ((in 3 reviews))

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National Cancer Institute Reviews

4.4

73% would recommend to a friend

(295 total reviews)

Norman E Sharpless

74% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (295 reviews)

National Cancer Institute has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 295 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The National Cancer Institute employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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295 reviews

5.0

12 May 2026

Interesting projects hindered by slow bureaucracy

Staff scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

nice projects and great science

Cons

slow and nonsensical bureaucracy. no flexibility in pay

4.0

23 Nov 2025

Good place to grow but need to be proactive

Postdoctoral fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good benefit, employees are professional.

Cons

Big institute, so lots of bureaucracy, and need to be proactive to get what you want.

4.0

18 Sept 2025

Great job for experience

Postbaccalaureate irta

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Opportunity to work in different projects

Cons

Pay and experience dependent on your PI

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