Does Northeastern University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Northeastern University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Northeastern University. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Northeastern University?

79% of Northeastern University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Northeastern University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Northeastern University?

Teaching Assistant (255) , Research Assistant (240) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (217) , Graduate Research Assistant (123) , Graduate Student (117) , Administrative Assistant (46) , PhD Student (45) , Rso Proctor (38) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (37) , Academic Advisor (27) , Program Manager (23) , Assistant Director (22) , Proctor (22) , Project Manager (22) , Associate Director (20)

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

"Well paid and great benefit" ((in 193 reviews)); "Great people and resources for sure" ((in 161 reviews)); "The flexible hours and relatively stress" ((in 86 reviews)); "My colleagues and students are all great." ((in 82 reviews)); "good work environment and students" ((in 57 reviews))

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

"low pay but great in any other way!" ((in 170 reviews)); "Low salary and extremely understaffed" ((in 96 reviews)); "Poor leadership in the department and inability to promote." ((in 44 reviews)); "poor management, actually working more than the amount you get paid" ((in 42 reviews)); "poor communication between trainers and staff" ((in 22 reviews))

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Amazing Faculty, Difficult Administration, Turn-Around Terror. - Non-Faculty Professional. Northeastern University Employee Review

2.0

Sep 29, 2008

Non-faculty professional.

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Pros

The faculty! Bright, engaging, grounded, approachable, impressive, real-world, friendly, professional and truly committed to empowering their students and advancing their specializations. They inspire me everyday.

Cons

Turn-around terror. Incompetent Sarah-Palin-style management have the best running for the door in certain groups. Arrogant senior leadership at the highest levels. Upwards of 45% of some professional units have fled during the last 12 months. This does not include the lightening lay-offs inspired by the new administration. More political than the statehouse. Transparency and open feedback are firmly discouraged. The mascot could be a white elephant. This is a shame - Northeastern is an amazing institution and has been a wonderful employer for me for many years. (I remain because I still want to send my teenagers to the university - a terrific benefit!) Great divisions and amazing people still exist, just make sure you do your homework.

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5.0

Jul 6, 2026

Graduate research assistant

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Pros

Good healthcare and good city

Cons

Loving costs were too high

5.0

Jul 5, 2026

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Overall, I have had a very positive experience in this job. The work itself is well organized, meaningful, and provides many opportunities for me to learn, grow, and improve my professional skills. I truly appreciate the supportive and friendly work environment. My colleagues are kind, patient, and always willing to help when I have questions or face challenges. The communication within the team is smooth, and everyone works together with a strong sense of responsibility and cooperation. This job has helped me become more confident, responsible, and efficient in my daily work. I also feel grateful for the guidance and support I have received from my coworkers and supervisors. I enjoy being part of this team and appreciate the positive atmosphere, strong teamwork, and valuable learning opportunities. Overall, I believe this is a great workplace with excellent colleagues, and I am thankful for this experience.

Cons

Nothing, very good work experience

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