Question 1

Is Harvard University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Harvard University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 4,620 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 83% of employees would recommend working at Harvard University to a friend and 69% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Harvard University have been left by employees working as Undergraduate Course Assistant, Course Assistant and Intern.

Question 2

Does Harvard University pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Harvard University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Harvard University. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Harvard University?

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83% of Harvard University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Harvard University 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Harvard University?

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Research Assistant (271), Postdoctoral Fellow (231), PhD Student (100), Graduate Student (93), Research Associate (86), Teaching Fellow (67), Teaching Assistant (63), Graduate Research Assistant (60), PhD Graduate Student (50), Staff Assistant (50), Program Coordinator (43), Research Fellow (43), Researcher (41), Director (35), Intern (34)

Question 5

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

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"Nice to work with and the people are great." ((in 287 reviews)); "great colleagues to work and discuss with" ((in 154 reviews)); "The hours are flexible and fairly easy" ((in 95 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work/life balance" ((in 94 reviews)); "There are many opportunities to collaborate in related fields and attend talks or seminars in entirely different fields that are of interest." ((in 65 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"Pay is low for the cost of living but worth it if you make the most of it." ((in 218 reviews)); "Salaries are low but I believe this to be the case in higher ed more generally." ((in 150 reviews)); "Toxic culture (depending on lab/department)" ((in 46 reviews)); "Toxic managers and workplaces were tolerated if the work got done." ((in 24 reviews)); "Senior management and their leadership" ((in 19 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Harvard University layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Harvard University locations?

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Cambridge, Boston, New York, Harvard, Allston, Washington, Harvard, San Antonio, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Cambridge, Somerville, Houston, Denver, Miami, Brockton, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, Malden, Atlanta, Jersey City, Ohio, Boston, Brooklyn, Madison, Orono, Lander, Austin, Frisco, Lubbock

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