Does Temple University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Temple University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Temple University. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Temple University?

67% of Temple University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Temple University 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Temple University?

Student Worker (112) , Research Assistant (111) , Adjunct Professor (42) , Teaching Assistant (40) , Graduate Research Assistant (39) , Postdoctoral Fellow (34) , Graduate Student (30) , Assistant Professor (28) , Assistant Director (26) , PhD Student (25) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (24) , Associate Director (21) , Administrative Assistant (18) , Graphic Designer (18) , Intern (18)

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

"good benefit for the clinical" ((in 157 reviews)); "Great people and lots of Technology" ((in 112 reviews)); "Pay is ok and hours are flexible" ((in 69 reviews)); "great staff to work with" ((in 43 reviews)); "working with students and great colleagues" ((in 39 reviews))

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

"Low salaries and not competitive" ((in 67 reviews)); "Poor management, pay for parking" ((in 34 reviews)); "Most 'leaders' are academics and have no leadership experience." ((in 22 reviews)); "Low compensation and yearly raise" ((in 11 reviews)); "low communication" ((in 7 reviews))

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3.9

67% would recommend to a friend

(2,116 total reviews)

JoAnne A. Epps

76% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

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Temple University has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,116 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Temple 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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2K reviews

4.0

Jun 30, 2026

Good work environment but limited advancement opportunities

Academic advisor i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good Work Environment, Good Benefits, Solid Union Representation

Cons

Hard advancement, no vision benefits

5.0

Jun 29, 2026

Lovely work environment!

Marketing coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Creative freedom, dynamic team and work-life balance.

Cons

No room for growth unless you move to a different department.

4.0

Jun 24, 2026

Good infrastructure but safety concerns with location

Postdoctoral fellow

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CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good infrastructure and faciities in the building

Cons

Location not very safe for evening commute

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