Does Baylor University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Baylor University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Baylor University. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Baylor University?

94% of Baylor University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Baylor University 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Baylor University?

Student Worker (86) , Graduate Assistant (44) , Graduate Research Assistant (37) , Office Assistant (36) , Research Assistant (35) , Graduate Student (25) , Community Leader (22) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (15) , Assistant Director (14) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (14) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (14) , Assistant Professor (13) , Intern (13) , Professor (11) , Associate Professor (10)

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

"Flexibility and great people to work with" ((in 102 reviews)); "Benefits are great for individuals." ((in 79 reviews)); "Flexible hours were great as a full" ((in 46 reviews)); "Great culture if you are looking for an employer that cares about their employee's professional development and well" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great Staff and Faculty" ((in 36 reviews))

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

"low pay and off hours" ((in 132 reviews)); "Low salary (while in school)" ((in 17 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 17 reviews)); "Minimum wage is hard to stomach when you need specific knowledge to grade papers" ((in 14 reviews)); "Not much work" ((in 6 reviews))

Baylor University Reviews

4.4

94% would recommend to a friend

(1,267 total reviews)

Linda A. Livingstone

94% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,267 reviews)

Baylor University has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,267 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Baylor University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

23 Jun 2026

Amazing employer

Regional assistant director of admissions

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Positive culture, management is receptive to feedback, clear path for promotions/new opportunities.

Cons

Not many cons. Like other higher education roles, you’re paid in benefits like vacation, health leave, etc.

3.0

14 Jun 2026

Good entry-level position, but location is a downside

Assistant director of marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

good entry level job starting out of college

Cons

Location, no say in your work

3.0

13 Jun 2026

Great team and benefits, but poor administration

Marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

My team, the benefits, and tuition remission

Cons

Administration, lowering retirement, upping dining hall prices, don't care about HR complaints, pay, having to start at 8 am, having to work during student holidays

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