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 4.1 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 (118) , 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 284 reviews)); "great research environment and people" ((in 201 reviews)); "As an intern usually faculty are award of your situation and allow you flexible hours." ((in 98 reviews)); "Good work environment and learned alot" ((in 73 reviews)); "Great work life balance and care." ((in 67 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 140 reviews)); "management was poor and unorganized" ((in 56 reviews)); "Too spread out and little communication among labs." ((in 19 reviews)); "Low compensation and difficult to get raises" ((in 16 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

(3,692 total reviews)

Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam

91% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

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 3,692 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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3.0

Jan 27, 2011

Very pleasant experience.

Financial administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The benefits are excellent, especially the tuition remission and the retirement plans. Additionally there is trainining available to help you improve your skill set.

Cons

There is a heavy emphasis on degrees not quality of work when determing pay increases and promotions. This can be frustrating when you bust your butt and someone gets better raise beause they have more degrees, yet are lazy.

3.0

Sep 17, 2025

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Academic advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work and life balance is pro

Cons

Salary is not good and not match with costing of living of MA.

4.0

Dec 16, 2024

Great professional development opportunities but needs to pay people more

Assistant director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are great, and there is a sense of community within each department and office. The tuition remission process is fairly easily compared to other similar tuition discount programs.

Cons

The pay can be higher, and people need to be recognized for promotions.

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