Does Lawrence Berkeley Lab pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lawrence Berkeley Lab employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lawrence Berkeley Lab. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lawrence Berkeley Lab?

83% of Lawrence Berkeley Lab employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lawrence Berkeley Lab 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lawrence Berkeley Lab?

Postdoctoral Fellow (133) , Postdoctoral Researcher (57) , Student Assistant (41) , Research Associate (36) , Research Assistant (34) , Research Scientist (33) , Intern (24) , Postdoctoral Scholar (22) , Project Scientist (21) , Graduate Research Assistant (14) , Scientific Engineering Associate (14) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (13) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (12) , Research Affiliate (11) , Research Intern (11)

What are the pros of working at Lawrence Berkeley Lab according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 122 reviews)); "Great benefits and ability to obtain a pension after five years of service." ((in 101 reviews)); "The people: My colleagues and my group are great people." ((in 32 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 27 reviews)); "At least my coworkers were great people" ((in 23 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Lawrence Berkeley Lab according to real employee reviews?

"Postdoc researchers with family might find the salary is low to live in the Bay Area." ((in 87 reviews)); "Same as all grad student research positions… low pay" ((in 58 reviews)); "Parking is limited" ((in 34 reviews)); "Poor management and often" ((in 23 reviews)); "Salary is a bit low and high cost in bay area" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lawrence Berkeley Lab layoffs in 2026?

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

Lawrence Berkeley Lab reviews

4.3

83% would recommend to a friend

(1,077 total reviews)

Michael Witherell

87% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,077 reviews)

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Lawrence Berkeley Lab has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,077 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Lawrence Berkeley Lab employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management et conseil aux entreprises industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

May 31, 2017

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Undoubtedly, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab is a great place to do scientific research and build a career, especially as a postdoc. The facilities are impressive.

Cons

The cost of living in the bay area is incredibly expensive and the postdoc salaries do not reflect this particular fact. Finding affordable and comfortable housing is a challenge and an overwhelming con.

5.0

May 25, 2017

Amazing variety of science and engaging work at Berkeley Lab

Senior scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have had the pportunity to work on a wide array of important science challenges that matter. The people at Berkeley Lab are smart and excited about what they are doing. I feel like I am making a difference in the world working here.

Cons

The funding of projects is dependent on the federal funding for science and science is not always a priority. However, this cycle rarely actually leads to real cuts.

3.0

May 18, 2017

Administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent benefits, stability and easy commute.

Cons

Poor growth support. I've been working here for 16 years and finally got a promotion.

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