Does Boston University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Boston University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Boston University. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Boston University?

81% of Boston University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Boston University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Boston University?

Research Assistant (292) , Teaching Assistant (119) , Graduate Student (99) , Graduate Research Assistant (82) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (63) , Office Assistant (62) , PhD Student (61) , Administrative Assistant (38) , Student Worker (35) , Assistant Director (34) , Program Manager (32) , Postdoctoral Fellow (29) , PhD Graduate Student (27) , Postdoctoral Associate (27) , PhD Candidate (26)

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

"Good benefits and vacation time" ((in 281 reviews)); "great research environment and people" ((in 199 reviews)); "As an intern usually faculty are award of your situation and allow you flexible hours." ((in 109 reviews)); "Great work life balance and care." ((in 75 reviews)); "Good work environment and learned alot" ((in 71 reviews))

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

"Low pay and some of the entry level coworker are not very professional" ((in 229 reviews)); "Low salary for research scientist (social sciences); job insecurity due to soft funding" ((in 144 reviews)); "management was poor and unorganized" ((in 58 reviews)); "(in 16 reviews) "Low compensation and difficult to get raises" (in 14 reviews)" ((in 19 reviews)); "Too spread out and little communication among labs." ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about Boston University layoffs in 2026?

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

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4.2

81% would recommend to a friend

(3,697 total reviews)

Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam

91% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Compensation and benefits

Boston University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 3,697 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Boston University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Educación industry (3.7 stars).

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4.0

May 18, 2014

Great place to work

Postdoctoral fellow

Recommend

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Pros

Located in Boston - arguably the most intellectual city in the country, BU is one of the top research universities in the world.

Cons

Proximity to Fenway makes commuting a nightmare on game days.

4.0

May 16, 2014

Overall, very positive with a few bureaucratic issues, but that's all par for the course at a big institution.

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, access to some of the best faculty and students in the world, being a part of an innovative teaching and research institution

Cons

High cost of parking, bureaucracy in terms of raises and taking vacation days, little opportunity for promotion without an opening in the department

4.0

May 6, 2014

In the heart of a very bustling city is a University that stands out.

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

There is an opportunity for growth within the University.

Cons

The only con about Boston University that is a very long campus; a hour walk from Kenmore to Commonwealth Ave/North Beacon Street.

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