Does DAI pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DAI employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DAI. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DAI?

76% of DAI employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DAI 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DAI?

Project Manager (32) , Associate (27) , Consultant (15) , Manager (14) , Intern (9) , Director (8) , Project Associate (8) , Senior Manager (7) , Program Manager (6) , Deputy Chief of Party (5) , New Business Coordinator (5) , Operations Manager (5) , Program Assistant (5) , Senior Associate (5) , Senior Project Associate (5)

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

"Some great people and really committed to development and quality technical outcomes" ((in 51 reviews)); "great colleagues who are passionate about the work" ((in 36 reviews)); "They offer really good benefits" ((in 21 reviews)); "My team is great and very supportive and encourages me to take on new tasks to build different skills." ((in 17 reviews)); "offer a good work life balance" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"low salaries and lack of learning exchange visits to other countries/projects during life projects" ((in 38 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 24 reviews)); "Hard to move up if you start at the bottom/ low pay for lower level positions" ((in 17 reviews)); "Lack of support, lack of protections for those not in leadership, lack of leadership skill" ((in 10 reviews)); "life balance can get tested depending on the manager and project you have (but you will learn a great deal and have opportunities if you work hard)." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about DAI layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about DAI layoffs and their outlook for job security at DAI in 2026.

DAI reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(560 total reviews)

James Boomgard

71% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

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DAI has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 560 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DAI employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Beratung industry (3.7 stars).

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560 reviews

4.0

Nov 14, 2014

Heavy workload in a friendly, but driven work environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1 - Many opportunities for personal and professional growth at this company. 2 - The office culture is very friendly, with many smart and driven co-workers who are dedicated to the company mission and cause. 3 - There are opportunities to move around in the company, including to overseas project assignments. 4 - Reputable firm in the international development industry with strong technical expertise.

Cons

1 - Has a "decision by consensus" culture, which although collaborative, leaves a large gap in accountability. 2 - Salaries for entry-level and mid-level positions are low, although typical for the international development industry. 3 - Internal support departments (i.e. IT, HR, Procurement, Contracts) are not effectively managed and operate inefficiently. 4 - Depending on the department you are in, work-life balance can be challenging as the workload is quite heavy and there is pressure to keep staffing levels low.

3.0

Sep 30, 2014

Some great international development work, some great people.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Genuinely in the business to have development impact. People are great to work with.

Cons

Salaries (in-house staff) are below market levels though there are some good benefits. The company has sizeable ambitions but its impatience to achieve the longer term results and constant restructuring means momentum is often lost making it sometimes a challenge to work in and can be quite unnerving for staff.

3.0

Sep 24, 2014

Interesting

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment. One meet people from all those different backgrounds and cultures. If you have an interest in international development, this is the place for you. Annual performance review helps determine whether you have met your goals and objectives for the year. Great career opportunities available.

Cons

Although there's potential for career progression; however, be prepared for the possible unexpected workforce reduction.

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