Does Berklee pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Berklee employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Berklee. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Berklee?

76% of Berklee employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Berklee 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Berklee?

Assistant Professor (11) , Professor (10) , Assistant Director (7) , Stage Crew (7) , Associate Professor (6) , Student Library Assistant (5) , Student Worker (5) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Manager (4) , Office Assistant (4) , Project Manager (4) , Student Success Advisor (4) , Studio Operations Assistant (4) , Summer Operations Assistant (4) , Associate Director (3)

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

"Great people and a strong community" ((in 27 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 15 reviews)); "Good work/life balance; not expected to put in extra hours regularly" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great work environment and bosses" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great colleagues and location in the city." ((in 10 reviews))

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

"low pay and consistently understaffed" ((in 17 reviews)); "not a competitive salary," ((in 9 reviews)); "Leadership can be erratic." ((in 4 reviews)); "departmental communication." ((in 4 reviews)); "Advancement opportunities are few and far between, and the pay scales are not great." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Berklee layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Berklee locations?

Boston , New York , Brooklyn , Los Angeles , Santa Monica , San Francisco , Greenwich , Cambridge , Somerville , Charlton , Balls Hill , Boston , London

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3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(380 total reviews)

Jim Lucchese

78% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

Berklee has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 380 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Berklee 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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380 reviews

4.0

Mar 9, 2026

Best job for Music Production and Engineering Majors

Studio operations assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Real world experience in troubleshooting and signal flow.

Cons

Not much technical work with gear maintenance.

3.0

Jan 29, 2026

steady responsibilities

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The position offers stable work, exposure to institutional data, and collaboration with multiple departments across the college.

Cons

Priorities may shift without clear rationale, and opportunities for innovation or advancement are limited.

4.0

Jan 3, 2026

Average pay for industry and location, poor upper leadership

Assistant director of admissions

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great location to work. Fun eclectic staff and students.

Cons

Not competitive pay for the area or industry.

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