Does Los Angeles Times pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Los Angeles Times employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Los Angeles Times. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Los Angeles Times?

40% of Los Angeles Times employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Los Angeles Times 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Los Angeles Times?

Reporter (12) , Journalist (7) , Intern (6) , Staff Writer (6) , Account Executive (5) , Manager (5) , News Reporter (4) , Copy Editor (3) , Editor (3) , Marketing Analyst (3) , Art Director (2) , Contractor (2) , Customer Service Representative (2) , Design Editor (2) , Designer (2)

What are the pros of working at Los Angeles Times according to real employee reviews?

"great people and dream journalism job" ((in 29 reviews)); "I worked with great colleagues who had a lot of talent and enthusiasm." ((in 13 reviews)); "Good pay compared to most entry" ((in 10 reviews)); "Benefits are good but used to be better." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great team to work for." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Los Angeles Times according to real employee reviews?

"Lack of union negotiation and constant layoffs." ((in 8 reviews)); "Intense managers, changing industry, brute force approach to technology" ((in 7 reviews)); "Confused leadership and lack of vision" ((in 7 reviews)); "Upper Management is clueless and are lost in their goals" ((in 6 reviews)); "Wish they would give better compensation based on revenue brought in." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Los Angeles Times layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Los Angeles Times locations?

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2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(225 total reviews)

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong

14% approve of CEO

19% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.7

Compensation and benefits

2.4

Senior management

2.3

Career opportunities

Los Angeles Times has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 225 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Los Angeles Times employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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225 reviews

5.0

Aug 14, 2023

Love working here

Journalist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a great environment for creative journalism.

Cons

We don't have an office to work at due to COVID.

Los Angeles Times Response

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear you are enjoying the work you do within our Editorial team. Our El Segundo office is open and accessible to employees who would like to visit or work onsite. You may find details located on our company intranet on safety protocols when visiting. If you have additional questions, we encourage you to reach out to our HR team.

4.0

Aug 8, 2023

Great place to work

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I worked for the LA times until 2000 and loved my time there.

Cons

No complaints - it was a great experience.

Los Angeles Times Response

We thank you for your work at the Los Angeles Times and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

4.0

Aug 4, 2023

Good company to work for

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great group of people to work with who care about their subscribers, flexible work environment (remote or hybrid choice when I worked there), good pay, care about employee career pathing and products I was proud to support.

Cons

Benefits were not that great - I'd place it just below average in terms of options and a little expensive. BUT at least they have it...

Los Angeles Times Response

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear you were proud of your work at the L.A. Times and had opportunities for career pathing while with the organization. If you have received an exit survey, we would encourage your feedback on benefits to support considerations for improvements.

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