Question 1

Is SF State University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

SF State University has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 1,015 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 4% over the last 12 months. 80% of employees would recommend working at SF State University to a friend and 36% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about SF State University have been left by employees working as Research Assistant, Student Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant.

Question 2

Does SF State University pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SF State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SF State University. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at SF State University?

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80% of SF State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated SF State University 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at SF State University?

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Student Assistant (94), Lecturer (27), Graduate Teaching Assistant (26), Research Assistant (18), Administrative Assistant (16), Teaching Assistant (16), Assistant Professor (11), Graduate Research Assistant (9), Instructional Student Assistant (9), Teacher Assistant (9), Graduate Student (8), Graduate Teaching Associate (8), Administrative Analyst (7), GTA Graduate Teaching Assistant (7), Web Developer (7)

Question 5

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

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"Great people to work with" ((in 53 reviews)); "Great benefits and the Union." ((in 44 reviews)); "Flexible hours are a plus" ((in 32 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and willing to help with any issues that come up." ((in 26 reviews)); "Great colleagues and collaborative atmosphere." ((in 18 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"low pay because they base your wage on the federal minimum wage instead of San Francisco's" ((in 97 reviews)); "Low salaries and not center in the city" ((in 33 reviews)); "Poor management; Toxic work environment with a culture of bullying and non" ((in 26 reviews)); "Pay is less than minimum wage" ((in 15 reviews)); "No Parking and hard to commute to." ((in 10 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about SF State University layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed SF State University locations?

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San Francisco, San Diego, South San Francisco, Berkeley, Tiburon, Chicago, New York, Dennis, Los Angeles, Carmichael, Sacramento, Daly City, Fairfax, Hayward, Newark, Oakland, San Leandro, San Jose, State College, Colma

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