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Fact check: Are Cal State faculty underpaid?

Overall, unionized staff and faculty compensation at the California State University is on par with national averages for similar public uni

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Education · September 23, 2026
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Overall, unionized staff and faculty compensation at the California State University is on par with national averages for similar public universities, but about a third of workers’ total salary and benefits are below national averages.

Original reporting: CalMatters.

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