Does Pepperdine University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pepperdine University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pepperdine University. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pepperdine University?

70% of Pepperdine University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pepperdine University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pepperdine University?

Student Worker (25) , Administrative Assistant (23) , Adjunct Professor (14) , Director (13) , Manager (11) , Research Assistant (11) , Graduate Student (10) , Graduate Assistant (6) , Intern (6) , Project Manager (6) , Teaching Assistant (6) , Associate Director (5) , Public Safety Officer (5) , Adjunct Faculty (4) , Analyst (4)

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

"Great people to work for and with!" ((in 62 reviews)); "good benefits and weather is great" ((in 44 reviews)); "Flexible hours and very understanding supervisor" ((in 24 reviews)); "Beautiful campus and has good benefits." ((in 24 reviews)); "Have a great community and culture that is really God focused." ((in 23 reviews))

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

"Salary is low" ((in 20 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 13 reviews)); "No opportunities for growth" ((in 10 reviews)); "Nepotism runs rampant." ((in 6 reviews)); "Lack of professional growth and transparency and competitive compensation." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pepperdine University redundancies in 2026?

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

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4.0

70% would recommend to a friend

(638 total reviews)

James A. Gash

60% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (638 reviews)

Pepperdine University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 638 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pepperdine University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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638 reviews

4.0

6 July 2026

Great work culture, but limited career growth

Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great work culture with positive, like-minded colleagues.

Cons

Not a lot of career growth.

5.0

24 June 2026

Working at pepperdine university as a teaching assistant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

professors and administration office very helpful and clear

Cons

none but may depend on the professor

5.0

23 June 2026

Great coworkers in a respectful and manageable environment

Data specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great coworkers and encouraging environment

Cons

Not really any, the work was always manageable and your time is always respected

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