Does UCL pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UCL employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UCL. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UCL?

94% of UCL employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UCL 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UCL?

PhD Student (12) , Research Assistant (10) , Graduate Student (7) , Research Fellow (7) , Research Associate (5) , Lecturer (4) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (3) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (3) , Student Ambassador (3) , Transition Mentor (3) , Associate Professor (2) , Data Manager (2) , Lab Technician (2) , Manager (2) , PhD Graduate Student (2)

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

"good people to work with" ((in 9 reviews)); "Interesting work and flexible hours." ((in 7 reviews)); "Great colleagues who work hard, are dedicated to their roles and are so supportive." ((in 6 reviews)); "good opportunities" ((in 5 reviews)); "Good work life balance in the chemistry department" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Pay is low and increase minimally." ((in 6 reviews)); "Low Salary" ((in 4 reviews)); "Not great for career progression" ((in 3 reviews))

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4.2

94% would recommend to a friend

(137 total reviews)

74% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (137 reviews)

UCL has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 137 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there.

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137 reviews

5.0

8 Jun 2026

Intellectually stimulating with competitive atmosphere

Phd student - stipend

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great Leadership, lots of international opportunities to colloborate, intellectually stimulating environment

Cons

Can be a very competitive work environment

5.0

13 May 2026

Enjoyable work with students and engaging workshops

Careers consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Working with students, delivering workshops, providing 1-to1s

Cons

Can't think of any at the moment

5.0

11 May 2026

Good salary for postdoc, but lower than industry

Research fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The salary offered by the university is fairly good for a postdoctoral position, and it includes a London living allowance.

Cons

It’s still somewhat lower than salaries in industry.

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