Does Cardiff University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cardiff University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cardiff University. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cardiff University?

77% of Cardiff University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cardiff University 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cardiff University?

Research Associate (66) , PhD Student (52) , Research Assistant (48) , Lecturer (38) , Student Ambassador (26) , Graduate Student (24) , Administrative Assistant (23) , Venues Assistant (19) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (18) , Professor (10) , Senior Lecturer (8) , Administrator (7) , Phd Student Researcher (7) , Postdoctoral Researcher (7) , Researcher (7)

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

"Good pay and relatively fair hours offered" ((in 47 reviews)); "Great colleagues & research opportunities" ((in 40 reviews)); "Staff are friendly and encouraging." ((in 32 reviews)); "Flexible hours for position overall" ((in 18 reviews)); "Great pension Contributions." ((in 18 reviews))

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

"Low salary compared to similar roles with other unis" ((in 22 reviews)); "Work may be undermined by poor management set up and an orientation towards self worth rather than team work." ((in 18 reviews)); "No training" ((in 8 reviews)); "Low salary, career progression low" ((in 8 reviews)); "Poor leadership, too many levels of middle" ((in 7 reviews))

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Cardiff University Reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(763 total reviews)

Colin Riordan

45% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity and inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture and values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Cardiff University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 763 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cardiff University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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763 reviews

3.0

Jul 3, 2026

Leave, but limited progression opportunities

Student support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Leave, christmas off and hybrid work

Cons

Lack of progression and unclear direction

4.0

Jun 29, 2026

Great learning community, but quarterly pay

Phd student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Very good learning community and great facilities.

Cons

Stipend is given quarterly so you have to be good at managing your finances over the period between payments.

5.0

Jun 25, 2026

Friendly staff and good work-life balance, but unpaid

Student ambassador

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance and staff friendly

Cons

Volunteer position - unpaid and so not ideal for full time

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Research Associate (Qualitative)

Behavioural Lab Research Associate

Handyperson (University Accommodation)

Technical Specialist, Trace Element & Isotope Analysis

Pro Vice Chancellor (Education and Student Experience)

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Leave, but limited progression opportunities

Great learning community, but quarterly pay

Friendly staff and good work-life balance, but unpaid

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