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

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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

1.0

Aug 7, 2017

Substandard land grant university with no clear vision for improvement

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some departments have very nice facilities, financial stability, and enough conscientious faculty and staff to operate smoothly. State employer, so there are better than average 403(b) options and vacation/sick days.

Cons

The student population is definitely substandard, it is very difficult to recruit qualified staff to Manhattan, and there is a large tortuous bureaucracy invested in making itself relevant by routinely generating new arcane rules and regulations. The health plan is awful because there in no useful coverage in Manhattan, KS.

Kansas State University Response

8y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your time at K-State. Your feedback and Advice to Management will be shared with Administration.

5.0

Jul 31, 2017

KSU Employee

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good place, safe place, nice colleagues

Cons

Nothing to say about Kansas State University

Kansas State University Response

8y

It's great to hear you enjoy working here at K-State! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

5.0

Jul 22, 2017

scientist

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good place, safe place, nice collegues

Cons

no no no no no no

Kansas State University Response

8y

Thanks for being part of K-State and taking the time to leave a review! Did you know that K-State ranked number 3 for Best Quality of Life by the Princeton Review?

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