Does Boston Public Health Commission pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Boston Public Health Commission employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Boston Public Health Commission. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Boston Public Health Commission?

63% of Boston Public Health Commission employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Boston Public Health Commission 3.4 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 Boston Public Health Commission?

Program Coordinator (10) , Director (7) , Intern (7) , Assistant Director (3) , Program Coordinator II (3) , Assistant Coordinator (2) , Communications Intern (2) , Counselor (2) , Epidemiologist (2) , Epidemiologist II (2) , Manager (2) , Operations (2) , Project Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Boston Public Health Commission according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with and really meaningful work" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 9 reviews)); "I have had many great coworkers too." ((in 7 reviews)); "Good opportunities for people with little educational background." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Boston Public Health Commission according to real employee reviews?

"Management is awful." ((in 9 reviews)); "Low pay because it's a public sector job." ((in 9 reviews)); "Necessitating a Boston residency without a comparable salary for that lifestyle." ((in 7 reviews)); "Managers are not held accountable for how they treat/mistreat staff leading to constant turnover of staff." ((in 3 reviews)); "This is a deeply racist and hierarchical work culture." ((in 3 reviews))

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Very hierarchical organization; rampant favoritism; - Program Coordinator Boston Public Health Commission Employee Review

2.0

Dec 11, 2015

Program coordinator

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Pros

Great mission and committed line staff. Great benefits.

Cons

BPHC is a very hierarchical organization. Promotions are based on favoritism. Managers are not held accountable for how they treat/mistreat staff leading to constant turnover of staff. HR is dysfunctional - their main function seems to be protecting the hierarchy and protecting their jobs. Low morale - after a few years, staff either leave or settle into doing the minimum. Although the benefits are great; pay is low (unless you are one of the favorites)!

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5.0

Jun 11, 2026

Director

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Pros

Focused Mission, great team, flexibility

Cons

Significant work load, staff retention

4.0

Jul 3, 2026

Anonymous employee

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Pros

- Extremely meaningful work across the city of Boston - BPHC is made up of people willing to go the extra mile on any given project. Everyone is very dedicated to the work

Cons

- Super low retention rates. Most people leave after 1.5-3 years. Impossible to get promoted or more $ because most employees are on a grant and/or union salary - Depending on the job, there is very little work life balance. Lots of employees are burnt out because they work overtime and weekends every single week. - Boston residency is required for most positions, which is unattainable with the salaries given

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