Does Princeton University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Princeton University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Princeton University. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Princeton University?

86% of Princeton University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Princeton University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Princeton University?

Postdoctoral Research Associate (104) , Graduate Student (98) , Research Assistant (75) , PhD Student (62) , PhD Graduate Student (56) , Graduate Research Assistant (43) , Postdoctoral Fellow (40) , PhD Candidate (25) , Researcher (25) , Postdoctoral Researcher (20) , Research Specialist (19) , Research Associate (16) , Lecturer (15) , Associate Director (14) , Associate Research Scholar (14)

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

"good benefits and yes yes" ((in 171 reviews)); "Great people and resources." ((in 114 reviews)); "Best people in the field; beautiful campus with few distractions; ample research funding;" ((in 79 reviews)); "Terrific and smart colleagues and the campus atmosphere is energizing." ((in 56 reviews)); "The pay was good for the hours and amount of work." ((in 46 reviews))

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

"Research lab salaries are low" ((in 48 reviews)); "Management is always willing to see how they can be of assistance" ((in 11 reviews)); "Certain managers look out for themselves and will throw you under the bus to save face." ((in 9 reviews)); "The daily schedule was 8" ((in 4 reviews)); "life balance was virtually nonexistent, and there was little to no flexibility or understanding when it came to family obligations or responsibilities." ((in 4 reviews))

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4.5

86% would recommend to a friend

(1,698 total reviews)

Christopher L. Eisgruber

89% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

Princeton University has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,698 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Princeton University employee rating is 20% above average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0

22 June 2026

By a PhD student

Phd graduate student

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Pros

Surronded by smart students and active professors in research

Cons

Small campus, far from major cities, competetive atmosphere

5.0

20 June 2026

Stimulating environment with a bubble-like feel

Phd student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Stimulating environment and great facilities On campus housing

Cons

Can feel like a bubble sometimes

5.0

14 June 2026

Good students and location

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good students around. Good location.

Cons

It is good overall. I enjoyed my time there.

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