Does CSU Bakersfield pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CSU Bakersfield employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CSU Bakersfield. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CSU Bakersfield?

63% of CSU Bakersfield employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CSU Bakersfield 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CSU Bakersfield?

Student Assistant (23) , Information Technology Assistant (6) , Lecturer (4) , Professor (4) , Assistant Professor (3) , Instructional Student Assistant (3) , Instructor (3) , Research Assistant (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , IT ASSISTANT (2) , Service Coordinator (2) , Student IT Assistant (2) , Student Manager (2) , Student Recreation Assistant (2) , Student Researcher (2)

What are the pros of working at CSU Bakersfield according to real employee reviews?

"the people were nice and helpful" ((in 9 reviews)); "The benefits are excellent, and the work schedule to 8" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great staff, working with students, and working with student success" ((in 6 reviews)); "Excellent coworkers, I love the courses I teach, I really like the student body, and there is an overall great feeling being on campus." ((in 4 reviews)); "Great campus to work in, positive and friendly staff!" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CSU Bakersfield according to real employee reviews?

"low pay, not enough hours" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good for extra money, but (usually) not helpful towards your career after college." ((in 3 reviews))

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CSU Bakersfield Reviews

4.2

63% would recommend to a friend

(163 total reviews)

Horace Mitchell

73% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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CSU Bakersfield has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 163 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CSU Bakersfield 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

163 reviews

4.0

Jun 24, 2026

Flexible schedule but low pay and no parking help

Student assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible Work Schedule and opportunities to engage other students

Cons

Low pay and no parking reimbursements

4.0

Jan 30, 2026

Overall Good Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Excellent benefits, good co-workers and pay is comparable to other places in area

Cons

Lack of training and professional development and raises are not offered based on merit

5.0

Jan 14, 2026

Tutor

Academic tutor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible and able to create my own schedule

Cons

I do not have any cons

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