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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Good reputation in Electrical Engineering. - Research Assistant Northeastern University Employee Review

4.0

8 Apr 2009

Research assistant

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Pros

The school has a good reputation in Electrical Engineering. The faculty is highly qualified. Some top tier schools may have more classes focused on your area of concentration, however you can most likely fill the requirements for a graduate degree with classes that are interesting to you. Plenty of connections with industry due to the centers associated with the university and the location. Many of the students have TAs, though some have RAs. If you would like to get a decent job after your graduation, my advice would be to make as many connections as early on possible. (Industry internships, etc.)

Cons

The degree alone will not be your pass into top companies (though the converse is true only for a few schools.)

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5.0

6 Jul 2026

Graduate research assistant

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Pros

Good healthcare and good city

Cons

Loving costs were too high

5.0

5 Jul 2026

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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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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