Does Fresno State pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Fresno State employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Fresno State. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Fresno State?

79% of Fresno State employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Fresno State 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Fresno State?

Student Assistant (47) , Teaching Assistant (9) , Administrative Assistant (8) , Research Assistant (8) , Teaching Associate (7) , Graduate Student (6) , Analyst (5) , Graduate Assistant (5) , IT Student Assistant (5) , Professor (5) , Assistant Professor (4) , Lecturer (4) , Office Assistant (4) , Administrative Support Coordinator II (3) , Associate Professor (3)

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

"Great people in other departments outside of Circulation Dept." ((in 20 reviews)); "Great benefits and retirement plan" ((in 19 reviews)); "Flexible hours and accommodating to class schedule" ((in 14 reviews)); "good environment to develop alot of skills" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great environment and culture." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Low pay vs similar sized companies" ((in 32 reviews)); "Fresno State is management heavy." ((in 12 reviews)); "competitive salary." ((in 7 reviews)); "Minimum Wage and no tuition waiver for students" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Fresno State redundancies in 2026?

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

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4.2

79% would recommend to a friend

(354 total reviews)

Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval

89% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity and inclusion

4.1

Culture and values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

Fresno State has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 354 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Fresno State employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

354 reviews

5.0

8 Jun 2026

Flexibility and interesting work, but lower pay stateside

Data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility, Work-Life Balance, problems are interesting

Cons

Working state side will net in less pay.

1.0

30 Apr 2026

Good colleagues and benefits, but low pay and poor management

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good people to work with and definitely create friendships outside of work Good health benefits and CalPERS pension (10 years to get vested though. It used to be 5 years). If you get hired as a state employee, you are eligible for tuition fee waiver. Basically you can go back to school and they cover up to 6 or 7 units, or two courses. So if you want to go back and get your masters degree, it basically pays for itself. And it applies to any of the CSU's in California, not just Fresno State. So if there is an online program, you can use your fee waiver towards that program at the other CSU. Campus environment

Cons

Compensation can remain stagnant for long periods; there is no clear step or progression system in place Pay is generally below market for experienced professionals Limited telework flexibility (typically one fixed remote day per week for the entire IT department) Minimal opportunities for professional development, conferences, or learning new technologies Advancement opportunities appear limited Asking for a raise is such a hassle and sometimes can take a year between HR and CIO.

4.0

22 Mar 2026

Great flexibility

Environmental health and safety specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Lots of flexibility following maternity leave.

Cons

Lots of work for a small team

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