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 101 reviews)); "Good benefits especially if you want to take one class a semester" ((in 74 reviews)); "I work for a research lab and have very flexible hours and for the most part no one micromanages my work." ((in 47 reviews)); "Great work environment for young professionals" ((in 27 reviews)); "Staff was great to work with and expectations were clear" ((in 27 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)); "Bad management , people not good also people will not help you" ((in 16 reviews)); "The university has a lack of diversity" ((in 8 reviews)); "And for barely over minimum wage, it is not worth it." ((in 8 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

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 4.2 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

Sep 12, 2017

Postdocs confuse the bureaucracy.

Postdoctoral research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great boss and students, supportive staff. Good work with autonomy and resources.

Cons

The university administration struggles to deal with post-docs. There was some tick in the way summer pay was provided that meant payroll deductions doubled up in the spring, but the details kept changing from year to year so it was hard to plan around.

Kansas State University Response

8y

Thanks for your review, and we're glad to hear you had a great boss and staff to work with. We will take the feedback you provided on post-docs and share it with the department/administration.

4.0

Aug 22, 2017

KSU Foundation is a great place to work

Development officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is a great place to work. Great people and great mission.

Cons

Difficult for internal promotions.

Kansas State University Response

8y

We're glad to hear you enjoy working at the K-State Foundation!

4.0

Aug 15, 2017

Math Tutor

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is a good chance to review and practice the knowledge you learned in class.

Cons

It is repeated work, you need to have a good patience.

Kansas State University Response

8y

Thanks for being part of K-State, and taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear your position offered you a chance to apply your knowledge and develop.

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