Question 1

Does McMaster University pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at McMaster University?

Accepted Answer

86% of McMaster University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated McMaster University 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at McMaster University?

Accepted Answer

Teaching Assistant (270), Research Assistant (235), Postdoctoral Fellow (99), Graduate Teaching Assistant (86), Graduate Student (57), PhD Student (52), Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (46), Administrative Assistant (38), Graduate Research Assistant (27), Research Associate (19), PhD Graduate Student (18), Researcher (18), Community Advisor (17), Undergraduate Research Assistant (17), Assistant Professor (15)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"Great people and loved the atmosphere" ((in 138 reviews)); "No overload work and good benefit" ((in 94 reviews)); "Fair and flexible hours" ((in 72 reviews)); "The campus is beautiful and has nice green" ((in 60 reviews)); "Good work environment and flexiblity" ((in 54 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Pay can be low and has not increased in the last years (at least 5)" ((in 114 reviews)); "Salary is low and very hard to fight for payrise" ((in 79 reviews)); "poor management, and no way to complain" ((in 28 reviews)); "some courses were not available during my graduate study" ((in 11 reviews)); "Less working hours, needs to give more hrs" ((in 9 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about McMaster University redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

McMaster University

McMaster University Reviews

Ratings by category

Reviews by job title

Enjoyable environment but pay is below average

Encouraging environment with variable program experiences

Great environment with growth opportunities

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at McMaster University

McMaster University reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at McMaster University

McMaster University reviews FAQs