Question 1

Is Salk Institute a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Salk Institute has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 303 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 72% of employees would recommend working at Salk Institute to a friend and 62% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Salk Institute have been left by employees working as Research Assistant, Postdoctoral Research Associate and Postdoctoral Fellow.

Question 2

Does Salk Institute pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Salk Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Salk Institute. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Salk Institute?

Accepted Answer

72% of Salk Institute employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Salk Institute 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Salk Institute?

Accepted Answer

Postdoctoral Fellow (36), Research Assistant (30), Postdoctoral Research Associate (16), Research Associate (14), Lab Technician (7), Research Assistant I (7), Senior Research Associate (7), Research Assistant II (5), Research Assistant III (5), Director (4), Intern (4), Graduate Student (3), Lab Assistant (3), Researcher (3), Scientist (3)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Some friendly people among the odd ones" ((in 27 reviews)); "Great location, beautiful campus, meaningful work, great colleagues." ((in 11 reviews)); "Awesome coworkers  and great location" ((in 6 reviews)); "Relaxed work environment" ((in 4 reviews)); "Great view and decent benefits package." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"Low pay and overtime for postdoc" ((in 31 reviews)); "Salary is low." ((in 27 reviews)); "Doesn't have many benefits compare to school" ((in 12 reviews)); "No retirement matching for postdocs" ((in 4 reviews)); "poor salary, poor benefits, and communication not always great." ((in 4 reviews))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Salk Institute locations?

Accepted Answer

La Jolla, San Diego, New York, La Jolla Shores

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