Question 1

Does Harvard University pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Harvard University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Harvard University. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Harvard University?

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84% of Harvard University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Harvard University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Harvard University?

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Research Assistant (271), Postdoctoral Fellow (230), PhD Student (99), Graduate Student (93), Research Associate (85), Teaching Fellow (67), Teaching Assistant (63), Graduate Research Assistant (59), PhD Graduate Student (50), Staff Assistant (50), Program Coordinator (43), Research Fellow (43), Researcher (41), Director (35), Intern (34)

Question 4

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

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"Nice to work with and the people are great." ((in 289 reviews)); "great colleagues to work and discuss with" ((in 145 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work/life balance" ((in 100 reviews)); "The hours are flexible and fairly easy" ((in 87 reviews)); "There are many opportunities to collaborate in related fields and attend talks or seminars in entirely different fields that are of interest." ((in 50 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Low pay but high for education" ((in 212 reviews)); "Salaries are low but I believe this to be the case in higher ed more generally." ((in 150 reviews)); "Toxic culture (depending on lab/department)" ((in 44 reviews)); "Toxic managers and workplaces were tolerated if the work got done." ((in 25 reviews)); "Low compensation (although most higher ed is)" ((in 19 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Harvard University redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Harvard University locations?

Accepted Answer

Sydney, Melbourne

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