Is Appian a good company to work for?

Appian has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 862 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 59% of employees would recommend working at Appian to a friend and 48% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Appian have been left by employees working as Associate Consultant , Consultant and Director .

Does Appian pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Appian?

59% of Appian employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Appian 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Appian?

Consultant (59) , Account Executive (55) , Software Engineer (34) , Senior Consultant (32) , Associate Consultant (27) , Senior Software Engineer (23) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (17) , Solution Engineer (15) , Sales (14) , Director (11) , Principal Consultant (11) , Software Engineer II (11) , Marketing (10) , Software Engineer(Internship) (10) , Enterprise Account Executive (9)

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

"People are great and love helping in any way they can" ((in 117 reviews)); "Great culture and room to grow" ((in 115 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 50 reviews)); "Good benefits and office amenities" ((in 46 reviews)); "Great company culture and is fun to work for" ((in 28 reviews))

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

"Appian has experienced growing pains and tensions with senior leadership, leading many culture carriers and builders to seek opportunities elsewhere." ((in 37 reviews)); "Major layoffs occurred like many other companies in last year and this year." ((in 13 reviews)); "Upper management is a closed group" ((in 11 reviews)); "There is no training after the intro academy or planned free time." ((in 8 reviews)); "CEO repeatedly praised record productivity during the pandemic but then quickly changed tune once RTO became an option." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Appian layoffs in 2026?

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

What Appian locations have received the highest employee ratings?

McLean , Reston , Washington , Tysons Corner , Arlington , New York

Appian reviews

3.6

59% would recommend to a friend

(787 total reviews)

Matt Calkins

51% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Appian has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 787 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Appian employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

787 reviews

1.0

Oct 15, 2025

Appian Culture

Strategic account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong product vision and talented colleagues. I consistently overachieved

Cons

Leadership culture within the Financial Services organization did not reflect stated values. I experienced demeaning and inappropriate comments related to personal circumstances/identity from senior leadership at the RVP/AVP level, which created an unsafe environment. Requests for support on pricing, account strategy, and executive alignment were frequently dismissed despite being core leadership responsibilities. HR engagement did not lead to corrective action.

Appian Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to recognize the strength of our product and colleagues. We take concerns about psychological safety and leadership accountability very seriously. Appian is committed to fostering a culture where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to raise issues. Feedback like yours helps guide ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership practices, ensure equitable support across teams, and reinforce a safe and inclusive environment. We are continuously working to reinforce these values and encourage employees to engage with leadership or HR to share concerns.

3.0

Oct 14, 2025

new leadership bringing their friends

Enterprise account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good CEO and founders still there

Cons

sales leadership bringing their own friends. team is unrecognizable

Appian Response

7mo

We appreciate your recognition of the continuity provided by our CEO and founders. We are committed to building strong, inclusive teams and fostering a culture where all employees feel supported and connected. We encourage you to share ongoing feedback with your manager or HRBP so we can continue improving the employee experience.

5.0

Oct 11, 2025

Gr8 Work Environment

Software engineer ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Best People: People are friendly and they make the best working environment. Everyone would be happy to help you and guide you. 2. Work Satisfaction: Appian works on absolute cutting edge technologies. 3. Unique Problems: If your problem solver it's a goto company, since this is a low code platform, problems are unique & challenging and it will be exciting to work on. 4. Ethical: People will always be clear and straight to point and no politics 5. Experiments: People allow you to do experiments and do love you proposing new ideas.

Cons

1. Too much movement in mid management

Appian Response

7mo

We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoy the collaborative environment, the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, and the culture of experimentation at Appian. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding mid-level management. We’re focused on supporting stable, well-aligned teams and ensuring leaders have the tools and guidance they need to succeed. We value your input in shaping stronger leadership practices and encourage you to continue sharing your feedback with your manager or HRBP.

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