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?

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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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

3.0

Mar 6, 2017

Financial Analyst

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance; convenient location

Cons

No growth opportunities and salary level not kept up with market for middle and lower level employees

Los Angeles Times Response

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Thank you for your feedback. We are committed to creating a performance-based culture that engages and develops our employees, while driving operational results for the company. To support that commitment, we launched a new and improved approach to performance management which promotes an ongoing dialogue between teams and is focused on performance and professional development. We apply consistent and market-competitive compensation practices so we may attract, reward and retain high-performing talent.

5.0

Nov 1, 2016

Reporter

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Tremendous colleagues. Some of the most talented journalists I've ever worked around and, generally, a collegial atmosphere. Your work matters and is read widely. Reasonable quality of life/work-life balance. And there is no shortage of ambition. Pay is pretty good, by industry standards, at least for experienced journalists. And having the LA Times on your resume - not to mention the stories you'll get to write - can open a lot of doors.

Cons

Tremendous uncertainty about the future of the industry, and about the future of the LA Times and Tribune/Tronc specifically. But that's hardly unusual these days. Not long after I left a major round of buyouts pushed many experienced veterans out the door (along with some dead wood), and since then more people have jumped for new jobs of their own accord. Like any big newsroom there's lots of politics and bureaucracy to navigate. Top leadership is not of the caliber you might expect at a paper of this stature.

4.0

Sep 6, 2016

Staff Writer

Staff writer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good benefits; competitive salary; high-quality products. 401k plan in particular is a standout among media companies. Perks include on-site gym, cafeteria.

Cons

No raises; constant corporate turmoil at parent company. Strategic focus shifted too often. Too little investment to keep core products at top of the market.

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