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?

79% 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 3.6 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 110 reviews)); "Good benefits especially if you want to take one class a semester" ((in 66 reviews)); "Flexible hours and the ability to se your own schedule" ((in 48 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 minimal or no bonus Processes change at glacial pace Hardly any thought to ROI" ((in 103 reviews)); "Salary was low for the field of work outside of the university" ((in 32 reviews)); "Bad management , people not good also people will not help you" ((in 17 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.

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4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(1,279 total reviews)

Richard B. Myers

64% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Culture & values

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

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 1,279 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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3.0

Feb 16, 2015

Graduate research assistant

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Pros

• Reasonably good physics program • Quiet and enjoyable lifestyle • Low living cost • Good education programs in Kansas

Cons

• Bad location • Less career opportunity • Not good for long-term career

4.0

Feb 8, 2015

Very good people. Great university.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

People, community, family, sports, research

Cons

big university, large classes, etc.

5.0

Feb 5, 2015

Great experience by even better people.

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Great personal, along with a flexible schedule and decent pay. I enjoy the working environment both at work, and during lunch break at the Union.

Cons

Parking is sometimes hard to find, and the parking passes are ridiculously expensive. Other then that, there's not a whole lot to complain about.

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