Is UC Merced a good company to work for?

UC Merced has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 705 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at UC Merced to a friend and 50% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about UC Merced have been left by employees working as Undergraduate Research Assistant , Student Assistant and Graduate Student Researcher .

Does UC Merced pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UC Merced employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UC Merced. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UC Merced?

79% of UC Merced employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UC Merced 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UC Merced?

Teaching Assistant (26) , Student Assistant (20) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (18) , Graduate Research Assistant (17) , Research Assistant (15) , Graduate Student (12) , Postdoctoral Fellow (12) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (12) , Graduate Student Researcher (10) , Lecturer (9) , Learning Assistant (7) , Student Technology Consultant (7) , Student Worker (7) , Administrative Assistant (6) , Postdoctoral Researcher (6)

What are the pros of working at UC Merced according to real employee reviews?

"Friendly people at a growing campus" ((in 33 reviews)); "Great benefits, set schedules and no overtime." ((in 24 reviews)); "Many opportunities to expand current research and conduct STEM outreach to the greater California Central Valley." ((in 15 reviews)); "Amazing work environment and great for developing soft skills." ((in 14 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and is always willing to help." ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at UC Merced according to real employee reviews?

"DO not promote internal and low pay." ((in 24 reviews)); "Lack of established priorities and Leadership" ((in 8 reviews)); "Scheduling and upper management not understanding needs of team" ((in 6 reviews)); "Lack of communication, Mainly virtual" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about UC Merced layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed UC Merced locations?

Merced , Houston , Atwater , Burbank , Los Angeles , Modesto , Patterson , Riverside , San Diego , Discovery Bay , San Jose , Tracy , Boulder , University Place , Calif City

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UC Merced reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(111 total reviews)

Dorothy Leland

75% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

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Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Disability

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Reviews by job title

111 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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2.0

Nov 19, 2020

Not terrible, not great either

Postdoctoral scholar

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Healthcare covered, salary good, cheaper location than most of California

Cons

things move slower than molasses, although you have good healthcare coverage there are next to no providers, feels more like a liberal arts college than a true research university, campus is in the middle of nowhere with limited/non-existant public transport, have felt no real team comradery or community between groups

3.0

Nov 14, 2020

It's okay

Teaching assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good faculty and employees, salary is enough to live in the city.

Cons

Not a good city and campus to socialise.

4.0

Oct 16, 2020

Student worker at UC Merced

Student intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible Schedule that worked around my school schedule

Cons

Low pay for what I was doing

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Jobs at UC Merced

Teacher – Special Programs (TSP) AY 2026–27 (Degree Required at Application)

Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor/Tutor in Electrical Engineering: Academic Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated)

Peer Leads (Tutors) for the PLUS Center, Summer 2025, AY 2025-26

Teacher – Special Programs (TSP) AY 2026–27 (Degree by Time of Hire)

Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor/Tutor in Computer Science and Engineering: Academic Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated)