Question 1

Does California State University pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, California State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at California State University. This rating has improved by 8% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at California State University?

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68% of California State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated California State University 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at California State University?

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Student Assistant (31), Graduate Assistant (9), Adjunct Professor (8), Administrative Assistant (7), Graduate Teaching Assistant (5), Research Assistant (5), Adjunct Faculty (4), Analyst (4), Associate Professor (4), Assistant Professor (3), Lecturer (3), Professor (3), Teaching Assistant (3), Teaching Associate (3), Tutor (3)

Question 4

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

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"People are good and nice." ((in 28 reviews)); "Great benefits as expected from a government job." ((in 26 reviews)); "Best part is flexible hours of working" ((in 13 reviews)); "The staff here is friendly" ((in 10 reviews)); "Growth driven environment, great colleagues, positive benefits both on and off campus, opportunity to grow from student to FT staff role" ((in 9 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Pay was low but compared to work  it was not bad" ((in 33 reviews)); "low salary, 30 to 40% lower than private sector" ((in 13 reviews)); "It's staff going so far as to post on social media how abusive management practices are productive says it all." ((in 8 reviews)); "Worked here as a student tutor, so did not receive benefits, good wages, or good hours." ((in 2 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about California State University layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed California State University locations?

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Long Beach, Los Angeles, Fullerton, Chico, Northridge, San Bernardino, Hayward, Sacramento, Fresno, San Marcos, San Francisco, Bakersfield, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Alhambra, Carson, Monterey Park, Simi Valley, Seaside, San Diego, Union City, Houston, Clovis, Arcadia, Azusa, Downey, El Monte, Orange, Pasadena, Pomona

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