Does SF State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SF State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SF State University. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SF State University?

81% of SF State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SF State University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SF State University?

Student Assistant (94) , Lecturer (27) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (26) , Research Assistant (18) , Administrative Assistant (16) , Teaching Assistant (16) , Assistant Professor (11) , Graduate Research Assistant (9) , Instructional Student Assistant (9) , Teacher Assistant (9) , Graduate Student (8) , Graduate Teaching Associate (8) , Administrative Analyst (7) , GTA Graduate Teaching Assistant (7) , Web Developer (7)

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

"Great people to work with" ((in 49 reviews)); "Great benefits and the Union." ((in 44 reviews)); "Flexible hours so you can still attend class" ((in 37 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and willing to help with any issues that come up." ((in 26 reviews)); "Colleagues on the teams I worked with were good people who cared about the students they served." ((in 18 reviews))

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

"low pay because they base your wage on the federal minimum wage instead of San Francisco's" ((in 98 reviews)); "Low salary and takes a lot of time" ((in 35 reviews)); "poor management." ((in 24 reviews)); "Pay is less than minimum wage" ((in 14 reviews)); "bad leadership, constant hang ups and blockers, over worked" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about SF State University redundancies in 2026?

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

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4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(902 total reviews)

Lynn Mahoney

64% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity and inclusion

4.2

Culture and values

4.2

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

3.2

Compensation and benefits

SF State University has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 902 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The SF State 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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902 reviews

4.0

Jun 16, 2026

Flexible hours but unpredictable workload and office dynamics

Financial coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Flexible work hours - Understanding Supervisors

Cons

- Unpredictable workload - Office dynamics might be overwhelming at times

5.0

Jun 5, 2026

Fun Job, Hands-on

Technical program mentor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Schedule was flexible, work was pretty fun and interesting.

Cons

Limits on hours due to being a student position

3.0

Jun 5, 2026

Great location and community, but limited advancement opportunities

Assistant residence director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Location, community, agency, education, benefits

Cons

Conflict between leaders, bureaucracy, limited room for advancement

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Flexible hours but unpredictable workload and office dynamics

Fun Job, Hands-on

Great location and community, but limited advancement opportunities

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