Does RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology). This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology)?

85% of RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology)?

Research Assistant (83) , Graduate Research Assistant (82) , Teaching Assistant (68) , Student Worker (55) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (34) , Graduate Assistant (31) , Graduate Student (24) , PhD Student (17) , Assistant Professor (15) , Tutor (13) , Associate Professor (12) , Lecturer (12) , Lab Assistant (11) , Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (10) , Dining Services (9)

What are the pros of working at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) according to real employee reviews?

"RIT has great benefits and a generally good atmosphere." ((in 90 reviews)); "The people I work with are great" ((in 86 reviews)); "Also the work hours are flexible and your are allowed to work in and out as per your convenience provided the work is done." ((in 78 reviews)); "Understanding and friendly staff" ((in 35 reviews)); "Good work environment and very comfortable goals." ((in 28 reviews))

What are the cons of working at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and very understaffed" ((in 112 reviews)); "Low salaries and they do not keep up with market demand for existing employees" ((in 29 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 22 reviews)); "College is expensive and minimum wage is hard to pay tuition and rent from." ((in 16 reviews)); "Bad manager and HR doesn't seem to care" ((in 12 reviews))

RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) Reviews

4.3

85% would recommend to a friend

(1,605 total reviews)

William W. Destler

87% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,605 reviews)

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RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,605 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) 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

2K reviews

5.0

27 Jun 2026

Good option for students with no noticeable downsides

Student note taker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good if you are a student

Cons

I don't know of one off the top of my head

4.0

23 Jun 2026

Remote work with a productive team, but pay issues exist

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

i was able to work remote and the team was productive mix.

Cons

the pay schedule is a little outdated and there is confusion there a lot.

5.0

23 Jun 2026

Great learning, modest pay tradeoff

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible hours and intellectual freedom Learn cutting-edge research skills daily Publish papers, present at conferences Supportive advisor and collaborative lab Strong mentorship and growth opportunities

Cons

Low pay, long unpredictable hours Funding and timeline feel uncertain Work-life balance often suffers greatly Progress depends heavily on advisor Limited benefits and job security

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