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 119 reviews)); "Great culture and room to grow" ((in 118 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 50 reviews)); "Good benefits and office amenities" ((in 50 reviews)); "Great company culture and is fun to work for" ((in 31 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 11 reviews)); "Upper management is a closed group" ((in 9 reviews)); "Appian Academy is a 3 week training course all technical and consulting employees go through." ((in 6 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

May 21, 2026

Great office perks overshadowed by toxic management culture

Recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cool office & perks, unlimited PTO.

Cons

My manager ultimately stabbed me in the back. Being a recruiter here is a trap. No one has your back, your are just an order taker and every stakeholder has unrealistic and unfair expectations. The founders have their hand in the entire recruiting process and it makes it so unbelievably hard. They want top talent but have not top talent pay. They are not flexible on RTO so good luck.

Appian Response

2d

Thank you for sharing your perspective and highlighting our employee perks. We acknowledge your feedback regarding the recruiting process, stakeholder alignment, and our Return-to-Office guidelines. Providing a supportive environment where expectations are clear and fair is something we hold ourselves accountable to every day. While our commitment to an in-person workplace is rooted in building strong collaboration and connection across our teams, we are equally focused on ensuring our leaders have the tools and training necessary to support every department. We appreciate you taking the time to help us look for ways to improve.

1.0

May 15, 2026

Management issues overshadow any positives

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Few to mention. They hire and fire on a whim! Appian and Salesforce were established in the same year. That should speak volumes.

Cons

Many, but most of all the mgt.

Appian Response

2d

Thank you for sharing your perspective. To support our teams and ensure clear direction, we are actively investing in ongoing management training and leadership development programs to better foster a supportive and transparent environment.

3.0

May 11, 2026

Free food, but office politics are a challenge

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

free food and team events

Cons

politics and clique, slow growth

Appian Response

2d

Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting our office culture and team events. We are committed to fostering a transparent and inclusive environment where employees feel informed, supported, and empowered to grow. To support this, we host executive “Ask Me Anything” sessions and employee forums that encourage open dialogue and provide visibility into company strategy and leadership priorities. We also utilize a defined growth framework to help ensure employees have clear expectations and opportunities for career development. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.

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