Does CSU Chico pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CSU Chico employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CSU Chico. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CSU Chico?

86% of CSU Chico employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CSU Chico 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CSU Chico?

Student Assistant (34) , Lecturer (12) , Research Assistant (9) , Instructional Student Assistant (6) , Student Worker (6) , Tutor (6) , Associate Professor (5) , Front Desk Attendant (5) , Teaching Assistant (5) , Assistant Professor (4) , Instructor (4) , Intern (4) , Lifeguard (4) , Math Tutor (4) , Office Assistant (4)

What are the pros of working at CSU Chico according to real employee reviews?

"Great people" ((in 32 reviews)); "Great benefits in general (including flexible scheduling for some positions)" ((in 24 reviews)); "Campus is beautiful and students are kind and dedicated" ((in 18 reviews)); "You can have flexible hours" ((in 17 reviews)); "Positive work environment and good atmosphere" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CSU Chico according to real employee reviews?

"Too low pay but improving now" ((in 25 reviews)); "It always felt like we were fighting management instead of working with them." ((in 9 reviews)); "Worst run place and upper management was horrible" ((in 4 reviews)); "Pay is hourly at minimum wage" ((in 4 reviews)); "Depending on the person and their position, they may not acknowledge your presence or your hard work." ((in 3 reviews))

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CSU Chico Reviews

4.3

86% would recommend to a friend

(413 total reviews)

Gayle E. Hutchinson

70% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity and inclusion

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.3

Culture and values

4.0

Senior management

3.9

Career opportunities

3.6

Compensation and benefits

CSU Chico has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 413 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CSU Chico 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

413 reviews

5.0

1 Jun 2026

Great boss and flexible schedule, but limited hours

Math tutor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

-Flexible Schedule -Great Boss -Excellent Work Environment

Cons

-Limited Hours -Part Time -Can get stressful during specific weeks

5.0

18 Feb 2026

Student Workers

Student worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good student pay, nice departments

Cons

No vacation time, but flexible schedule

5.0

11 Feb 2026

ISA CSCI

Instructional student assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Great experience in a major. - Get to teach concepts to students, so it helps them remember concepts.

Cons

- Only 2 hours of work a week.

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