Does UCLA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UCLA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UCLA. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UCLA?

77% of UCLA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UCLA 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UCLA?

Research Assistant (202) , Teaching Assistant (170) , Graduate Student Researcher (166) , Administrative Assistant (121) , Postdoctoral Fellow (113) , Graduate Student (103) , Graduate Research Assistant (88) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (86) , PhD Student (67) , Postdoctoral Scholar (67) , Postdoctoral Researcher (65) , Student Worker (63) , Student Assistant (58) , Registered Nurse (56) , Researcher (55)

What are the pros of working at UCLA according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great and class material is interesting." ((in 511 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and that was one of the best reasons I enjoyed my work experience at ucla." ((in 277 reviews)); "The campus is beautiful and it is a dream place to work if you like research in social sciences." ((in 229 reviews)); "Hours are flexible and easily available with overtime pay for holidays and late night shifts." ((in 207 reviews)); "I love teaching and work environment is good." ((in 127 reviews))

What are the cons of working at UCLA according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and if you don’t publish you can really hurt your chances of getting a job after." ((in 326 reviews)); "half time only means low salary but that's on par for the course for grad students" ((in 241 reviews)); "Management was poor and slow to get back to you." ((in 114 reviews)); "parking is expensive and not always convenient to where you work." ((in 106 reviews)); "Many hourly staff leave the department or UCLA as a whole due to poor management and leadership." ((in 38 reviews))

What are employees saying about UCLA layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about UCLA layoffs and their outlook for job security at UCLA in 2026.

UCLA reviews

4.1

77% would recommend to a friend

(5,747 total reviews)

Gene D. Block

70% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

UCLA has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 5,747 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The UCLA 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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6K reviews

4.0

Jan 28, 2026

great

Resident assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

support system free housing connections

Cons

poor residents sometimes depending on staff, you may not receive support

1.0

Jan 27, 2026

Extensive application process followed by total silence

Applicant not employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The students at this institution are exceptional. In my professional capacity, I have mentored and taught many of them through industry internships, and they consistently show great promise and talent.

Cons

The administrative and departmental respect for applicants' time is nonexistent. There is a jarring disconnect between the "prestige" of the university and the lack of basic professional courtesy shown to those in the field. It is disappointing that an institution that prides itself on excellence fails to execute a simple automated "search concluded" email to candidates who have invested hours into their application.

4.0

Jan 20, 2026

Good experience overall, but workload fluctuates during peak seasons

Program coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Hybrid schedule offers flexibility and better work-life balance. - Stable work environment with strong institutional support and structure. - Opportunity to collaborate with incredibly professional teams, faculty, and students. - Exposure to higher education administration and program management. - Access to UCLA benefits, campus resources, and professional development opportunities.

Cons

- Pay may be lower compared to similar roles in the private sector. - Hybrid coordination can create communication gaps between remote and in-person teams. - Some tasks can be repetitive or routine. - Administrative workload can be heavy during peak academic periods.

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