Does Kansas State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kansas State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kansas State University. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kansas State University?

77% of Kansas State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kansas State University 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kansas State University?

Graduate Research Assistant (113) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (84) , Research Assistant (52) , Student Worker (31) , Postdoctoral Fellow (19) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (16) , Assistant Professor (15) , Graduate Student (15) , Student Assistant (15) , Associate Professor (14) , Instructor (13) , GTA Graduate Teaching Assistant (12) , Research Associate (12) , Resident Assistant (12) , Teaching Assistant (12)

What are the pros of working at Kansas State University according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and caring environment that has served as a wonderful home for myself." ((in 109 reviews)); "Good benefits especially if you want to take one class a semester" ((in 71 reviews)); "I work for a research lab and have very flexible hours and for the most part no one micromanages my work." ((in 43 reviews)); "Great work environment for young professionals" ((in 31 reviews)); "Great coworkers who truly care about each other." ((in 27 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Kansas State University according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and not enough for student life" ((in 97 reviews)); "Salary was low for the field of work outside of the university" ((in 35 reviews)); "More opportunities for international learning" ((in 9 reviews)); "The university has a lack of diversity" ((in 8 reviews)); "No room for advancement after graduation." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Kansas State University layoffs in 2026?

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

Kansas State University reviews

4.1

77% would recommend to a friend

(1,280 total reviews)

Richard B. Myers

62% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,280 reviews)

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Kansas State University has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,280 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Kansas State University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Educación industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Nov 27, 2022

good

Gta graduate teaching assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

okay pay, good opportunity to finish grad degree

Cons

not too much, things pretty decent, probably only 9 month coverage

4.0

Nov 22, 2022

GRA/GTA pay for internationals

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working hours, understanding staff

Cons

Fixed pay for international students, overtime work will not be compensated

3.0

Nov 21, 2022

Very student focused - almost to a fault

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is a lot of pride in the city and around campus for the university. The students are the heart of the culture and everyone is focused on putting the student experience at the front of mind.

Cons

The student-centeredness can be a bit extreme at times. Letting students decide how departments are funded is great in theory, but they don't have the knowledge, context, or awareness to know how their decisions are impacting livelihoods of staff. Some leaders don't demonstrate care/value for staff and programs. Unless they get the enrollment issue figured out, there will be a lot of stressed folks trying to figure out how to manage budgets on campus.

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