Does Georgia Tech pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Georgia Tech employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Georgia Tech. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Georgia Tech?

86% of Georgia Tech employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Georgia Tech 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Georgia Tech?

Graduate Research Assistant (719) , Research Assistant (218) , Student Assistant (174) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (160) , Teaching Assistant (120) , Postdoctoral Fellow (105) , Graduate Student (80) , Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (75) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (71) , PhD Student (57) , Researcher (29) , PhD Graduate Student (28) , Research Scientist (26) , GTA Graduate Teaching Assistant (23) , Research Engineer (20)

What are the pros of working at Georgia Tech according to real employee reviews?

"Flexible hours as a student contributing to running programs or working for various campus departments." ((in 129 reviews)); "The campus is beautiful and generally the other staff are enjoyable to work with." ((in 82 reviews)); "It is a great opportunity for students to gain work experience and studying during the same semester." ((in 75 reviews)); "good work environment and very flexible" ((in 66 reviews)); "Great facilities for research" ((in 61 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Georgia Tech according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and low" ((in 281 reviews)); "Low salary and very stressful" ((in 182 reviews)); "It becomes quite stressful at times and wonder if the low compensation is worth it." ((in 20 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 17 reviews)); "Too much work due to courses and projects" ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Georgia Tech layoffs in 2026?

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

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Georgia Tech reviews

4.3

86% would recommend to a friend

(4,269 total reviews)

Ángel Cabrera

92% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Culture & values

4.1

Senior management

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

Georgia Tech has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,269 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Georgia Tech 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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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

5.0

Oct 8, 2025

MS CS review

Graduate student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Challenging courseworks and plenty of research opportunity

Cons

The good courses are very effort heavy, would have to plan your coursework in advance to ensure that its manageable.

5.0

Oct 8, 2025

Its a great place to work

Academic advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, benefits, flexibility, and the great view from the building I work in

Cons

RTW policy that's been implemented, health insurance doesn't cover any weight loss medications, parking

5.0

Oct 7, 2025

Graduate Research Assistant

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Access to top-tier resources and infrastructure Georgia Tech is a research-intensive institution. As a GRA, you often gain access to advanced labs, specialized equipment, computing resources, and collaborations you might not get elsewhere. 2. Strong research environment and prestige Being affiliated with a well-known institution can boost your CV. The networks, seminars, conferences, and visibility you gain can help with future academic or industry opportunities.

Cons

1. Relatively low stipend / pay vs cost of living A common complaint is that the stipend for graduate assistants, especially in Atlanta’s cost environment, may not go far.

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