Is Appian a good company to work for?

Appian has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 864 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 119 reviews)); "Great culture and room to grow" ((in 116 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 55 reviews)); "Good benefits and office amenities" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great company culture and is fun to work for" ((in 30 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)); "Feels almost like brainwashing, considering they dropped people like taking out the trash during layoffs (a simple search of Appian layoffs shows what employees really think when not afraid to voice their opinion and how the situation was handled) and yet everyone was still expected to give 110%." ((in 10 reviews)); "Upper management is a closed group" ((in 9 reviews)); "CEO repeatedly praised record productivity during the pandemic but then quickly changed tune once RTO became an option." ((in 6 reviews)); "Matt's middle management is disconnected from those below them." ((in 4 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 are the top reviewed Appian locations?

McLean , Reston , Tysons Corner , Washington , New York , Arlington , Dallas , Denver , Vienna , Indianapolis , Chicago , Los Angeles , San Jose , Boston , Jersey City , New Brunswick , Salt Lake City , Warrenville , Alexandria , Ashburn , West McLean , Minneapolis , Sacramento , San Francisco , Arlington , Seattle , Miami , North Andover

Appian reviews

3.6

60% would recommend to a friend

(789 total reviews)

Matt Calkins

54% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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Appian has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 789 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).

Reviews by job title

789 reviews

4.0

Jul 10, 2024

Excellent

Talent acquisition specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very happy with the role and org

Cons

Uncertain times at the moment

Appian Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We love to hear that you’re happy in your current role and we’re committed to your continued growth and development. We understand that the recent layoffs have been challenging for everyone and while it was a difficult decision, we’ve made it after thorough consideration of our current business needs and future goals. While necessary for the long-term health of the company, we recognize the personal and professional toll these decisions can take. Additionally, we are actively working to stabilize and grow our business to create a more secure and positive environment moving forward.

3.0

Jul 8, 2024

Great company but no career progressing

Sales development representative (sdr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture and the people are nice to work with

Cons

Communication from leadership has been lacking

Appian Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your candid feedback – your insights are invaluable as we strive to create a better workplace for everyone. We recognize that actions speak louder than words, and we are dedicated to making meaningful changes. Many managers and leaders have grown their careers inside Appian over the years, and this is an important part of our culture. As we have grown rapidly, we want to continue to make these opportunities available to more great employees. Our leadership team is committed to continuous improvement and has already started initiatives to enhance communication (Forums, Ask Me Anything, Fireside Chats), transparency, and overall management practices within the company.

4.0

Jun 24, 2024

Great place to work

Talent acquisition partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance flexibility career progression

Cons

Internal processes Lack of collaboration between teams

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