Does Amherst College pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Amherst College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Amherst College. This rating has improved by 18% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Amherst College?

93% of Amherst College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Amherst College 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Amherst College?

Research Assistant (13) , Student Worker (8) , Intern (7) , Teaching Assistant (7) , Dining Services (4) , IT Specialist (4) , Summer Intern (4) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Campus Center Manager (3) , Community Advisor (3) , Lobby Attendant (3) , Office Assistant (3) , Program Director (3) , Visiting Assistant Professor (3)

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

"The people here are mostly nice" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good benefits pay isn't good" ((in 14 reviews)); "The work/life balance and benefits are great." ((in 14 reviews)); "The job had very flexible hours" ((in 12 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and the reason good things happen" ((in 7 reviews))

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Amherst College Reviews

4.5

93% would recommend to a friend

(238 total reviews)

Biddy Martin

58% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.8

Diversity and inclusion

4.5

Culture and values

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.5

Senior management

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

Amherst College has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 238 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Amherst College employee rating is 20% above average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

238 reviews

5.0

21 June 2026

Supportive team with flexible hours

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great boss and coworkers - flexible hours

Cons

Not applicable to be honest

5.0

4 June 2026

Great environment and mentorship, but low pay

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great working environment and great mentorship from professors

Cons

Minimum wage pay, but expected for undergrad student

5.0

14 May 2026

Great place

Teaching assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Best experience, good colleagues, and resources

Cons

I can't think of any

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Jobs at Amherst College

Museum Security Officer (Casual Position)

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