Boston University Compensation Employee Reviews | Comparably
Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world, and one of the largest employers in the city of Boston. With over 33,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 140 countries, 10,000 faculty and staff, 16 schools and colleges, and 250 fields of study, our two campuses lead the way in world-class education and innovative research. BU has a rich legacy of serving both greater Boston and the world community. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
36
TOTAL
RATINGS
371

Boston University Compensation Employee Reviews

What is the best part about your compensation package?

Lots of PTO, sick time, vacation days.

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

We shouldn't have to wait two years to be vested in the retirement plan (BU doesn't make contributions until you've worked here two years)

Review Sentiment at Boston University

83
83%
17
17%

About Boston University's Compensation

D
53/100

Where This Score Ranks Boston University's Compensation

BOTTOM
20%

In the Bottom 20% of 1748 similar size companies on Comparably

BOTTOM
15%

In the Bottom 15% of 255 companies in Boston

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Not enough ratings to compare against competitors

17 employees at Boston University score their wages and compensation a D on average. As a testament to this, when employees are asked “Do you believe you're paid fairly?”, 29% say Yes. If you want detailed data about Boston University's wages, see the <a href="https://www.comparably.com/companies/undefined-92603/salaries">wage breakdown by department, job titles, locations, and more.</a>

Rate Compensation the Highest

  • Tenure - Less than 1 Year
    +14%
  • Gender - Male
    +13%
  • Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
    +6%

Rate Compensation the Lowest

  • Gender - Female
    -10%
  • Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander
    -5%

How Boston University's Compensation Score is Calculated

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Results from 17 Employees in All Departments, All Genders, All Ethnicities and All Yrs. Experience Experience

AnswerPercent
Yes29%
No71%
Do you believe you're paid fairly?
AnswerPercent
Yes57%
No43%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Does your company give annual bonuses?
AnswerPercent
Every 6 months or less0%
Every year100%
Every 2 years0%
Every 3 years or more0%
Never0%
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