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 106 reviews)); "Good benefits especially if you want to take one class a semester" ((in 75 reviews)); "I work for a research lab and have very flexible hours and for the most part no one micromanages my work." ((in 45 reviews)); "Good work environment and people" ((in 30 reviews)); "Great coworkers who truly care about each other." ((in 25 reviews))

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

"Low pay and minimal or no bonus Processes change at glacial pace Hardly any thought to ROI" ((in 95 reviews)); "Low salary and no promotions" ((in 35 reviews)); "The university has a lack of diversity" ((in 8 reviews)); "As great as the opportunity in teaching, there are some problems with that." ((in 8 reviews)); "No opportunity for advancement" ((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.

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4.1

77% would recommend to a friend

(1,280 total reviews)

Richard B. Myers

62% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Culture & values

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

3.1

Compensation and benefits

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).

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1K reviews

5.0

Dec 13, 2017

As a graduate student

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great work atmosphere, nice place

Cons

weather is unpredictable, less pay

Kansas State University Response

Thank you for the review and for being part of K-State!

3.0

Dec 7, 2017

RA

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Housing and Meals part of compensation

Cons

Incredibly time consuming position with management always wanting more without incentive. Felt like a 24/7/365 job that was hard to balance school or a life outside of the role.

Kansas State University Response

Thanks for being part of K-State and for leaving a review. The Cons feedback will be shared with the department.

5.0

Nov 15, 2017

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate teaching assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is a great experience to work at K-State. It is a big purple family

Cons

Relatively fewer opportunities for the internships and Full-time jobs for international students.

Kansas State University Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and being part of the K-State Family!

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