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. 60% of employees would recommend working at Appian to a friend and 50% 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 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Appian. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Appian?

60% 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

60% would recommend to a friend

(787 total reviews)

Matt Calkins

53% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

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

3.0

Aug 29, 2025

Poor Leadership and Declining Morale in Business Technology

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In the earlier days, the work culture was excellent, driven by great leadership. Now, however, many of those leaders — including highly tenured and talented ones — are leaving the company.

Cons

The leadership situation in the Business Technology department at Appian is extremely concerning. Over the past 12 months, more than half of the leadership team at Appian has departed, and a significant number of high performing individuals—many of whom received high performance ratings—have also left the company. Workload expectations are unrealistic, with little to no appreciation, bonuses, or recognition provided. Instead of investing in full-time employees, the department has increasingly relied on contractors, which has resulted in inefficiencies and wasted time. The overall feedback culture is poor, and there’s little to no clear path for career growth. The recent mandate requiring employees to be in the office five days a week has further hurt morale and is viewed by many as a regressive and tone-deaf decision.

Appian Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We recognize that leadership transitions and changes in expectations can be difficult, and we’re focused on strengthening stability, communication, and recognition within teams. To build more transparency and connection, we’ve introduced employee forums and executive Q&A sessions, and we continue to invest in development and feedback culture. Your insights are invaluable in helping us refine these efforts, and we encourage ongoing dialogue with your leadership or HRBP so we can continue making meaningful progress.

5.0

Aug 28, 2025

Great work life balance

Marketing associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work-life balance/hours are reasonable Good benefits and office amenities like gyms, cafeteria, good views, unlimited PTO, happy hours, pond to walk, snacks, etc. Empowering culture, management really emphasizes the value of each of employee and how they want everyone's voices to be heard A lot of learning/growth opportunities to build skills and advance your career

Cons

5 days a week in person can be a con for some, but this was pre-covid reality so can't blame the decision. Full time in person is definitely better for learning opportunities, especially early on in a career, but one remote day could be nice

Appian Response

9mo

Thank you for joining Appian and for sharing your early impressions! It’s great to hear that our benefits, culture, and growth opportunities have made a positive difference in your experience so far. We know collaboration in the office is especially valuable for learning and development, and at the same time, we continue to look for ways to balance flexibility where we can. We’re glad you feel empowered, and we encourage you to keep sharing your ideas through the many feedback channels available.

3.0

Aug 22, 2025

Great people but they put a lot of work on peoples plate

Talent acquisition partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are great Office is nice

Cons

It’s a grind Pay doesn’t match workload In office 5 days a week

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