Does Kansas State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kansas State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kansas State University. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kansas State University?

82% of Kansas State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kansas State University 3.7 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.

Kansas State University reviews

4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(1,280 total reviews)

Richard B. Myers

70% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

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Kansas State University has an employee rating of 4.2 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

4.0

Nov 2, 2017

A surprisingly supportive environment that could do much better with adequate state funding.

Graduate teaching assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly, fair, and supportive. This is a high-quality learning environment.

Cons

Kansas politicians have ruined education in the state over the last few years. With reasonable funding this campus could do so much more. This is not the fault of Kansas State University, however.

Kansas State University Response

8y

Thank you for the review! We agree K-State provides a high-quality learning environment. We also appreciate your insight on the current political climate.

5.0

Oct 31, 2017

Graduate Research Assistant

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, Great work-life balance, Great facilities

Cons

Small student population compared to major universities

Kansas State University Response

8y

Thank you for the review, and sharing your pros and cons. Did you know we were voted #6 for happiest students in the 2018 Princeton Review?

5.0

Oct 30, 2017

Kansas State University great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, great people to work with, lots of room for advancement, great benefits

Cons

Can't complain, love the atmosphere and working on a college campus

Kansas State University Response

8y

Thanks for your great review, and being part of K-State! We're glad to hear you love to work here.

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