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 30 reviews)); "I worked with great colleagues who had a lot of talent and enthusiasm." ((in 15 reviews)); "Benefits are good but used to be better." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good pay compared to most entry" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great coworkers that work together well" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"The LA Times is not profitable and more layoffs are likely." ((in 9 reviews)); "Upper Management is clueless and are lost in their goals" ((in 7 reviews)); "Confused leadership and lack of vision" ((in 7 reviews)); "Intense managers, changing industry, brute force approach to technology" ((in 6 reviews)); "fighting among lower and middle managers is infamous, rewards, including pay and work load, are politically driven, and there is an extreme culture of "protect your own."" ((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?

Los Angeles , El Segundo , New York , Dallas , Orange , Irwindale , Austin , Burbank , Chatsworth , Costa Mesa , Granada Hills , Santa Monica , Ontario , Victorville , Los Angeles Subdivision

Los Angeles Times reviews

2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(225 total reviews)

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong

14% approve of CEO

19% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (225 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

225 reviews

4.0

Sep 2, 2014

Good team environment, but mgmt needs improvement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-You're working with a historic brand, so you have a sense of pride when you go in each morning. -The work environment is very friendly. Everyone is warm and nurturing. Always there to lend a helping hand. -Very good work-life balance. There's a company gym. No long hours. - Good communication and synergy between the departments. Good team-building.

Cons

- There was high turnover due to the bankruptcy. Lots of layoffs and no job security. - Constant change of upper mgmt led to office politics playing a big role in who gets promoted, let go, etc. - Company was a bit slow to adapt to evolving technology. - Company goals and initiatives were too short-sighted at times. Went for immediate results and not the big picture.

5.0

Aug 27, 2014

Great place

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great environment, good people, and flexible schedule.

Cons

If your comfortable with your work and position there is no room for opportunity.

3.0

Aug 17, 2014

Doing more with less

Staff writer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Major metropolitan daily in diverse, exciting city with many complex and important stories to cover.Legacy of journalistic excellence. Decent benefits.

Cons

Financials uncertain emerging from bankruptcy with new publisher. Transition from print to digital makes for high-pressure newsroom with different standards depending on the platform. Many waves of buyouts/reductions have depleted the staff of many of its most seasoned editors and writers.

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