Does CAL State LA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CAL State LA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CAL State LA. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CAL State LA?

85% of CAL State LA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CAL State LA 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CAL State LA?

Student Assistant (48) , Lecturer (17) , Graduate Assistant (16) , Adjunct Professor (11) , Administrative Assistant (11) , Assistant Professor (9) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (8) , Adjunct Faculty (7) , Graduate Research Assistant (7) , Associate Professor (6) , Instructional Student Assistant (6) , Professor (6) , Adjunct Lecturer (5) , Administrative Support Coordinator (5) , Graduate Student (5)

What are the pros of working at CAL State LA according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefit and retirement plan" ((in 28 reviews)); "Great people to work with who care about furthering student success and is flexible to work around your school schedule." ((in 27 reviews)); "Supervisors are great mentors and more than willing to help" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good work environment and colleagues" ((in 11 reviews)); "the job offered training and flexible hours" ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CAL State LA according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was low and it could have been better" ((in 58 reviews)); "Faculty salary is low, but the benefit is good." ((in 10 reviews)); "pay is at the very minimum / no raises" ((in 5 reviews)); "if you get a bad manager, your time in university can be detrimental" ((in 4 reviews)); "Politics and favoritism." ((in 4 reviews))

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57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity and inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture and values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

Reviews by job title

35 reviews

5.0

1 Oct 2024

Flexible work and friendly staff

Student peer advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Very considerate staff who understand you are a student first

Cons

Limited hours as a student worker

5.0

19 Feb 2026

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Close to my place, Great people, Flexible hours.

Cons

Can increase the pay overall.

5.0

10 Mar 2024

Amazing to work for!

Peer leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility Hybrid Connections Social Creativity

Cons

Minimum wage Limited hours No faculty privileges

5.0

16 May 2025

Great place to get your first job

Student lab assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Customizable hours, perfect work/life balance, great management.

Cons

Limited to 20 hours per week

3.0

12 Jan 2024

Convenient work-life balance.

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

If you are a full-time student, work at U-SU (University-Student Union), they provide great benefits to help you grow in leadership. You can work whenever before or after classes. Managers are flexible and open anytime. Good pay = $17.25/hour.

Cons

Make sure you find growth opportunities in the job you're looking for.

5.0

21 Mar 2023

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System architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

health insurance, schedule, retirement, environment, flexible hours

Cons

pay, salary, promotion, people, services, facilities

3.0

12 Jul 2023

Good For College Students

Student assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

-works with class schedule - flexible hours - good experience

Cons

- overworks sometimes - gives tasks that Student Assistants shouldn't be doing

4.0

11 Mar 2026

Work Experience

Student assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- experience, friendly coworkers, learn new skills and grow

Cons

- minimum pay and hours

5.0

6 Oct 2024

Great place for learning for student assistants

Database analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Friendly environment, good hours, great learning

Cons

There are really no such cons but, careers progression is difficult i feel in this role.

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