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 531 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and that was one of the best reasons I enjoyed my work experience at ucla." ((in 297 reviews)); "The campus is beautiful and it is a dream place to work if you like research in social sciences." ((in 224 reviews)); "Hours are flexible and easily available with overtime pay for holidays and late night shifts." ((in 203 reviews)); "I love teaching and work environment is good." ((in 118 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 321 reviews)); "half time only means low salary but that's on par for the course for grad students" ((in 240 reviews)); "Management was poor and slow to get back to you." ((in 111 reviews)); "parking is expensive and not always convenient to where you work." ((in 103 reviews)); "Many hourly staff leave the department or UCLA as a whole due to poor management and leadership." ((in 37 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

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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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2.0

Mar 1, 2013

Great benefits, but unprofessional management at UCLA Anderson Outreach Program

Coordinator-riordan programs

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Benefits offered by the UC system are great. Healthcare coverage and pension plan are a rare find in today's job market.

Cons

Lack of growth with stagnant wages. Directors often disrespect employees. While some divisions at UCLA offer great opportunities for advancement, most divisions (especially the Riordan Programs at UCLA Anderson) expect employees to remain in stagnant positions where they are not to present differing methods of undertaking assigned work because of a demeaning attitudes. Troubling how senior management often is unaware of university policies. If you are a recent grad then UCLA may offer great job skills, but if you are passed entry level work and have ambition to advance then the current atmosphere may not be for you.

4.0

Feb 28, 2013

It has been educational and rewarding, though distended bureaucracy is a problem

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Friendly environment Generally low pressure No dress code, formal working hours Flexible vacation schedule

Cons

Somewhat frustrating lack of direction Management is arbitrarily demanding

4.0

Feb 28, 2013

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable. Diverse. Lots of commuting options. Generally laid back, friendly environment. Lots of opportunities in other departments within UCLA once hired. Solid Benefits. 2 Weeks off in December and random holidays throughout the year. Most administrative position are a straight 8-5 work day, not expected to work long hours.

Cons

Not much opportunity for growth within your own position/department. Promotions usually done when there is a vacancy. Difficult to get rid of horrible employees. No annual raises or bonuses.

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