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 (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?

"Getting to know and work with professors is a great benefit." ((in 283 reviews)); "great research environment and people" ((in 208 reviews)); "As an intern usually faculty are award of your situation and allow you flexible hours." ((in 99 reviews)); "Good compensations package and work/life balance." ((in 74 reviews)); "Good work environment and learned alot" ((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 237 reviews)); "Low salary for research scientist (social sciences); job insecurity due to soft funding" ((in 142 reviews)); "management was poor and unorganized" ((in 58 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 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

(3,694 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 3,694 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

Jul 17, 2018

BU Housing - Student Employee

Furnishing assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good location The assistant director of BU Housing Kevin Rielly is a great boss who will try his best to work with you.

Cons

The administration overall at BU is overrun by selfishness and incompetence You are not cared for at all as an individual

2.0

Jul 13, 2018

Slightly less evil

Adjunct lecturer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The students are great for the most part, as are many of the staff and faculty

Cons

Like most universities these days, they criminally undervalue their teachers. There are more and more administrative positions, earning more and more money, and meanwhile they spit on the teachers. Unskilled, uneducated workers at BU earn more than adjunct profs.

3.0

Jul 9, 2018

Ph.D. Candidate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are great opportunities in Biotech.

Cons

Insurance for grad students leaves a lot to be desired - like dental.

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