Does Fairfield University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Fairfield University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Fairfield University. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Fairfield University?

88% of Fairfield University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Fairfield University 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Fairfield University?

Student Worker (9) , Resident Assistant (7) , Adjunct Professor (5) , Assistant Professor (5) , Office Assistant (4) , Professor (4) , Area Coordinator (3) , Associate Director (3) , Lecturer (3) , Teaching Assistant (3) , Tutor (3) , Visiting Assistant Professor (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Assistant (2) , Associate Professor (2)

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

"Beautiful campus" ((in 16 reviews)); "Some great people to work with." ((in 14 reviews)); "Flexible Hours and are accommodating to schedule changes" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good benefits and work culture" ((in 9 reviews)); "Tuition assistance and good work/life balance." ((in 6 reviews))

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

"low pay & large student case load" ((in 15 reviews)); "Hoarding of benefit and salaries by upper management." ((in 4 reviews)); "In general, however, I found management up the ranks, to be competent and fair." ((in 4 reviews)); "Lack of diversity within the student body." ((in 3 reviews)); "supervisors vary and some are a bit difficult to deal with, sometimes asked to do extra tasks that are time" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Fairfield University redundancies in 2026?

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

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4.3

88% would recommend to a friend

(213 total reviews)

Mark Nemec

75% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Culture and values

3.7

Senior management

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Diversity and inclusion

Fairfield University has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 213 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Fairfield 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

213 reviews

4.0

24 June 2026

Flexible schedule and mission-driven work, but low pay

Marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible work schedule Tuition remission benefits Mission-driven work

Cons

Lower pay compared to other colleges and universities in the state Lack of transparency from leadership Absent HR team

4.0

28 Apr 2026

Student

Working student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great environment to learn in

Cons

Expensive and not very inclusive

5.0

25 Apr 2026

Great location for families, but low pay

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Location is great for families

Cons

Doesn’t pay enough to live

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Public Safety Officer

USD 43K - USD 55K /yr

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Athletics Chaplain (full-time)

Fairfield, CT

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Student Life & Activities Operations Coordinator, Fairfield Prep

Fairfield, CT

USD 39K - USD 51K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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English Teacher, Fairfield Prep

Fairfield, CT

USD 45K - USD 65K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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Flexible schedule and mission-driven work, but low pay

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Great location for families, but low pay

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