Does Berklee pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Berklee employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Berklee. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Berklee?

76% of Berklee employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Berklee 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Berklee?

Assistant Professor (11) , Professor (10) , Assistant Director (7) , Stage Crew (7) , Associate Professor (6) , Student Library Assistant (5) , Student Worker (5) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Manager (4) , Office Assistant (4) , Project Manager (4) , Student Success Advisor (4) , Studio Operations Assistant (4) , Summer Operations Assistant (4) , Associate Director (3)

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

"Great people and a strong community" ((in 27 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 16 reviews)); "Great work environment and bosses" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great colleagues and location in the city." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good work/life balance; not expected to put in extra hours regularly" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"low pay and consistently understaffed" ((in 19 reviews)); "not a competitive salary," ((in 10 reviews)); "There are Little growth opportunities, unfortunately." ((in 4 reviews)); "departmental communication." ((in 4 reviews)); "Do not expect managers to know or care about the basic operations of their department or to be capable of managing a group of people." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Berklee layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Berklee locations?

Boston , New York , Brooklyn , Los Angeles , Santa Monica , San Francisco , Greenwich , Cambridge , Somerville , Charlton , Balls Hill , Boston , London

Berklee reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(379 total reviews)

Jim Lucchese

78% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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Berklee has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 379 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Berklee employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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379 reviews

4.0

Aug 19, 2013

Not all are created equal

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Berklee has a great vibe of creativity, and a casual work atmosphere.

Cons

Advancement opportunities are few and far between, and the pay scales are not great. The union faculty arrangement seems to promote mediocrity.

5.0

Apr 15, 2026

Incredible work culture with no downsides at all

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing work culture, understanding managers, and supportive colleagues. I feel truly valued and I can breathe even during peak times.

Cons

So far no cons at all. Everything is wonderful!

4.0

Mar 9, 2026

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Studio operations assistant

Recommend

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Pros

Real world experience in troubleshooting and signal flow.

Cons

Not much technical work with gear maintenance.

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