Does UCLA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UCLA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 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?

76% 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 (164) , Administrative Assistant (120) , Postdoctoral Fellow (112) , 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 528 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 225 reviews)); "Hours are flexible and easily available with overtime pay for holidays and late night shifts." ((in 210 reviews)); "I love teaching and work environment is good." ((in 126 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 331 reviews)); "half time only means low salary but that's on par for the course for grad students" ((in 235 reviews)); "Management was poor and slow to get back to you." ((in 116 reviews)); "parking is expensive and not always convenient to where you work." ((in 97 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 redundancies in 2026?

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

UCLA reviews about "work environment"

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity and inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture and values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

Reviews by job title

270 reviews

3.0

14 Nov 2025

Kind teammates, okay management

Communications coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Most people are kind and respectful - Generally, a positive work environment - Remote options available - Great benefits!

Cons

- Management and HR aren't always transparent about their decisions related to contract changes - Very few opportunities to advance in your role

5.0

21 Oct 2025

Good Part Time Job

Engineering 1 instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

fun work environment, you have autonomy over what you want to teach

Cons

not a lot of cons

5.0

9 Sept 2025

Great work environment

Event coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

UCLA offers strong benefits and a balanced hybrid schedule, but what truly sets the experience apart is the opportunity to work with such a dedicated and talented team

Cons

I don't really have any cons.

4.0

20 Jan 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.

4.0

21 Nov 2025

Great environment

Faculty assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good work environment with friendly staff

Cons

They do not provide parking

5.0

8 Dec 2025

Good Work Environment

Coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good work environment, especially due to the people I worked with in the department.

Cons

Not very highly paid, no health insurance for the percentage of work I was doing.

5.0

22 Dec 2025

Salary

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good work timings and comfortable work environment

Cons

Nothing as of now. Good place to work.

4.0

9 Oct 2025

Great work environment

Event manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good work life balance, respectful work environment, 14 paid holidays per yer which line up with most of the school districts holidays for parents.

Cons

Pay can be below market median. Moving up can take a while. No bonuses or incentives.

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Kind teammates, okay management

Good Part Time Job

Great work environment

Good experience overall, but workload fluctuates during peak seasons

Great environment

Good Work Environment

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Great work environment

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