Question 1

Does SF State University pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SF State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SF State University. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at SF State University?

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81% of SF State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated SF State University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at SF State University?

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Student Assistant (94), Lecturer (27), Graduate Teaching Assistant (26), Research Assistant (18), Administrative Assistant (16), Teaching Assistant (16), Assistant Professor (11), Graduate Research Assistant (9), Instructional Student Assistant (9), Teacher Assistant (9), Graduate Student (8), Graduate Teaching Associate (8), Administrative Analyst (7), GTA Graduate Teaching Assistant (7), Web Developer (7)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at SF State University according to real employee reviews?

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"Nice People and very chill to work at" ((in 53 reviews)); "Great benefits and the Union." ((in 41 reviews)); "Flexible hours so you can still attend class" ((in 33 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and willing to help with any issues that come up." ((in 29 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful." ((in 21 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at SF State University according to real employee reviews?

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"low pay because they base your wage on the federal minimum wage instead of San Francisco's" ((in 100 reviews)); "Low salaries and not center in the city" ((in 35 reviews)); "The bad management has led to them being screwed up in every HR way possible (from overpay to underpay and lapse in benefit coverage)" ((in 25 reviews)); "Pay is less than minimum wage" ((in 13 reviews)); "No Training" ((in 9 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about SF State University redundancies in 2026?

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

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Flexible hours but unpredictable workload and office dynamics

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Great location and community, but limited advancement opportunities

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