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 tuition remission" ((in 277 reviews)); "great research environment and people" ((in 202 reviews)); "As an intern usually faculty are award of your situation and allow you flexible hours." ((in 100 reviews)); "Good work environment and learned alot" ((in 73 reviews)); "Good compensations package and work/life balance." ((in 68 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 243 reviews)); "Low salary for research scientist (social sciences); job insecurity due to soft funding" ((in 151 reviews)); "management was poor and unorganized" ((in 56 reviews)); "Too spread out and little communication among labs." ((in 18 reviews)); "(in 16 reviews) "Low compensation and difficult to get raises" (in 14 reviews)" ((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

(3,695 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 3,695 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

Sep 29, 2013

BU

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

vast network, easy on campus jobs

Cons

rules that limit how much you work

4.0

Sep 27, 2013

It was a an excellent opportunity of learning there

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I was a PhD student there. A lot of resources to travel, the program and administration cared by the students.

Cons

There were a lot opportunities for socializing and discussion, but I feel this could be better exploited.

4.0

Sep 21, 2013

Great place to work

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Convenient location, reasonable benefits, great people to work with, active environment, work life balance is great, working hours are pretty flexible, right beside the Charles River and you can get a run along the river or even kayak on it during lunch break, shuttles are very convenient, very easy to get to medical center, Boston Symphony Hall and downtown

Cons

Administrative and micromanagement can be improved, salary is not that great compared to the neighbors

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