Does Pitzer College pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pitzer College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pitzer College. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pitzer College?

93% of Pitzer College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pitzer College 4.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pitzer College?

Office Assistant (4) , Student Worker (3) , Assistant Director (2) , Spanish Tutor (2) , Student Ambassador (2)

What are the pros of working at Pitzer College according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and community to work for" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good benefits...but when you make $10/hour and change, I lose almost half of my pay to benefits." ((in 5 reviews)); "Benefits Weather Good Culture Great Mission" ((in 4 reviews)); "Friendly, approachable staff." ((in 4 reviews)); "friendly management and flexible scheduling" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pitzer College according to real employee reviews?

"Low Pay: Starting Pay ranges between $10.06 and $10.50...even if you have 8 years of experience." ((in 7 reviews))

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Pitzer College Reviews

4.3

93% would recommend to a friend

(86 total reviews)

Laura Skandera Trombley

91% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

Pitzer College has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 86 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Pitzer College 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

86 reviews

4.0

12 May 2026

Good benefits but pay is below average

Assistant director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Retirement, summer slow-down, winter break, medical, and dental.

Cons

Pay is below national average.

4.0

19 Feb 2026

Friendly atmosphere but some pressure as well

Student advancement ambassador

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

good place to make friends and earn some money

Cons

feels a bit hierarchical some calls are annoying and assaulting

3.0

5 Feb 2026

eh

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

the students you serve there

Cons

high turn over of staff every1-2 years

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