Does McGill University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, McGill University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at McGill University. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at McGill University?

84% of McGill University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated McGill University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at McGill University?

Research Assistant (364) , Teaching Assistant (173) , PhD Student (132) , Postdoctoral Fellow (120) , Graduate Student (115) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (71) , Graduate Research Assistant (63) , Postdoctoral Researcher (56) , Research Associate (47) , PhD Graduate Student (38) , Researcher (38) , PhD Candidate (36) , Office Assistant (28) , Administrative Assistant (25) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (22)

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

"flexible hours and hard" ((in 151 reviews)); "Great people and conditions overall" ((in 135 reviews)); "The benefits and people have been good." ((in 130 reviews)); "I had great colleagues and a very helpful advisor." ((in 90 reviews)); "Good work environment and supporting PI." ((in 67 reviews))

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

"Low salary and slightly understaffed" ((in 226 reviews)); "very low pay compared to university peers in city and elsewhere" ((in 179 reviews)); "Bad organization and management." ((in 40 reviews)); "low wage compared to other university" ((in 12 reviews)); "Sessional lecturers are paid well per contract but little job security." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about McGill University layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed McGill University locations?

New York , Montreal , Washington , Chapel Hill , Richardson , Houston , Santa Clarita , Fremont , Charleston , Quebec

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4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(2,736 total reviews)

Suzanne Fortier

81% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

3.3

Compensation and benefits

McGill University has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,736 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The McGill University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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3.0

Jul 23, 2026

Unique unit cultures- pay and contracts are precarious

Researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

it really comes down to the particular unit you work in, as each has its own unique culture

Cons

Most researchers (associates, postdocs) have precarious contracts at salaries not much higher than those of research assistants

5.0

Jul 8, 2026

Good facilities and nice people, but buildings are old

Postdoctoral fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good facilities, and nice people

Cons

Some of the buildings are kind old

5.0

Jul 3, 2026

Good supervision with reasonable pay for Montreal

Phd student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good supervisor. Pay is reasonable compared to the cost of living in Montreal

Cons

Hard to stay in Montreal after graduation

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