Does Wichita State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Wichita State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Wichita State University. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Wichita State University?

85% of Wichita State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Wichita State University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Wichita State University?

Graduate Teaching Assistant (45) , Graduate Research Assistant (43) , Student Assistant (37) , Research Assistant (23) , Graduate Assistant (16) , Administrative Assistant (11) , GTA Graduate Teaching Assistant (11) , Instructor (6) , Program Manager (5) , Student Worker (5) , Teaching Assistant (5) , Tutor (5) , Academic Advisor (4) , Assistant Director (4) , Assistant Professor (4)

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

"great benefits" ((in 23 reviews)); "Flexible Hours that works with a student schedule" ((in 21 reviews)); "Great staff in the HPS Department" ((in 19 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 14 reviews)); "The scheduling is flexible which helps to work around course work and exams." ((in 12 reviews))

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

"low pay starting (although it they give out nice raises if you work hard)" ((in 60 reviews)); "The salary is low and hardly a living wage." ((in 18 reviews)); "The raises are a joke" ((in 5 reviews)); "A little bit of lack of leadership due to the turnover at president." ((in 4 reviews))

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4.1

85% would recommend to a friend

(600 total reviews)

Richard D. Muma

84% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity and inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture and values

3.9

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Compensation and benefits

Wichita State University has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 600 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Wichita 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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600 reviews

4.0

Jun 4, 2026

Job security and flexibility, but limited growth opportunities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Job security, flexible, friendly environment.

Cons

Not many raises, no room to grow.

4.0

Mar 24, 2026

its nice for a student job

Student assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

make your own schedule around your classes supportive work environment off on major holidays

Cons

low pay is the only reason

3.0

Mar 11, 2026

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Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Nice campus and staff involvement

Cons

Administration has trouble making good decisions

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