Good overall but for staff research positions, compensation is low compared to industry averages. - Anonymous employee UCLA Employee Review

4.0
Jul 29, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good benefits including medical, dental, and retirement. Acceptable coworkers, fair supervisor. Raises are automatic because of union.

Cons

Fairly poor compensation compared to industry standard- tends to hire at bottom of pay scale and with 3%/yr raises, it will take years (if ever) to catch up to a similar position in a private company or even with government.

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5.0
Jun 21, 2026
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Pros

Great health insurance - I'm told it's really quite fire (no lie) Great location - love Westwood (sandwiched by Brentwood, Bel Air, and Beverly Hills) Union is tremendously supportive

Cons

Campus dining options are kinda weak - breaks my heart to eat the same thing every day

4.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Working with students is satisfying and fulfilling. It also helps yourself retain information you have learned from past courses.

Cons

The Peer Learning Unit is poorly managed, and it is difficult to communicate with your supervisors.

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