Does Kansas State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kansas State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kansas State University. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kansas State University?

77% of Kansas State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kansas State University 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kansas State University?

Graduate Research Assistant (113) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (84) , Research Assistant (52) , Student Worker (31) , Postdoctoral Fellow (19) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (16) , Assistant Professor (15) , Graduate Student (15) , Student Assistant (15) , Associate Professor (14) , Instructor (13) , GTA Graduate Teaching Assistant (12) , Research Associate (12) , Resident Assistant (12) , Teaching Assistant (12)

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

"Great people and caring environment that has served as a wonderful home for myself." ((in 101 reviews)); "Good benefits especially if you want to take one class a semester" ((in 70 reviews)); "I work for a research lab and have very flexible hours and for the most part no one micromanages my work." ((in 44 reviews)); "Great work environment for young professionals" ((in 27 reviews)); "Great coworkers who truly care about each other." ((in 27 reviews))

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

"low pay and not enough for student life" ((in 95 reviews)); "Low salary and no promotions" ((in 31 reviews)); "Bad management , people not good also people will not help you" ((in 16 reviews)); "The university has a lack of diversity" ((in 10 reviews)); "And for barely over minimum wage, it is not worth it." ((in 8 reviews))

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Amazing Training, Work Environment and Room to Grow! - Event Coordinator Kansas State University Employee Review

5.0

2 Sept 2022

Event coordinator

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Pros

You will receive through training which is amazing. Within 3 months, you will be fully trained on your job and ready to go. Free life insurance. Great healthcare, dental and vision. You get discounts on things like K-State Rec memberships, football games and more. You also get 3 credits a semester for free. All you have to do is pay the college fees

Cons

You have to pay for parking. The training is so through that the first month is really hard. I would have 6 hours of training every day the first month. Company culture is a little weird and everyone expects you know the jardon upon being hired.

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5.0

13 Jun 2026

Payroll student assistant

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Pros

Very Flexible around class schedule.

Cons

Lack of training but overall a great experience.

4.0

1 Jun 2026

Communications and marketing specialist

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Pros

- fantastic leave! PTO, Sick, Holiday, maternity - amazing people and students. Ranked high for friendliest students for a reason - tuition assistance for one place semester if you're continuing education - once your foot is in the door, potential to use internal connection to move up within the university

Cons

- pay could be more competitive but makes up for it somewhat in leave - top heavy administration, former leadership made uprooting changes and didn't see the change through; left university scrambling - resistance to change causes siloes. - structural fiscal issues that doesn't work well for interdisciplinary, collaborative work - great coworkers move up the university or leave and don't stay long

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