Is Appian a good company to work for?

Appian has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 865 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 122 reviews)); "Great culture and room to grow" ((in 116 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 49 reviews)); "Good benefits and office amenities" ((in 47 reviews)); "Great company culture and lots of potential for growth" ((in 29 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 14 reviews)); "Upper management is a closed group" ((in 11 reviews)); "Matt's middle management is disconnected from those below them." ((in 5 reviews)); "CEO repeatedly praised record productivity during the pandemic but then quickly changed tune once RTO became an option." ((in 5 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

(790 total reviews)

Matt Calkins

54% 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 790 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

790 reviews

4.0

Feb 6, 2025

Good company, interesting GTM Strategy

Business development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay Great training and enablement Good benefits

Cons

Consistently changing GTM Hard to sell unless you have a strong partner network or inbound leads

Appian Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with our compensation, training programs, and benefits—those are areas we’ve put a lot of focus into, so it’s encouraging to know they’re making a difference for our team. We also appreciate your feedback on our go-to-market strategy. As we grow and respond to market dynamics, our goal is to provide clearer alignment and stronger support for our teams—especially in areas like sales enablement. Your insight helps us identify where we can improve and better support our sales teams in the field. Thanks again for your contributions and your honest review—we wish you continued success in your role and beyond.

4.0

Jan 27, 2025

Amazing work/life balance for a smaller salary

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Amazingly supportive, empathetic, experienced manager and team. I know my team and manager have my back anytime I run into a tricky client situation or technical challenge and need help. - Intelligent folks. I feel dumb on a regular basis, which is important for my intellectual growth and stimulation. - Healthy work/life balance. I take (and am encouraged to take) advantage of our unlimited PTO policy. - Beautiful office in Tysons and delicious, affordable food in the cafe.

Cons

- Leadership chases after market trends. From Intelligent Contact Center, RPA, now it's AI. We're pressured to come up with solutions that other companies are using (M$, FB, Amazon), even if it doesn't make sense for our customers. - Salary for Customer Success. We consistently lose people or fail to hire people because of salary. For my job description, I could easily make $50K+ elsewhere, but I stay because I love my work/life balance and my team.

Appian Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're so glad to hear that you feel supported by your team and manager – that kind of trust and collaboration is something we deeply value. It’s also great to know that work/life balance and our office environment contribute positively to your experience. We hear your concerns about market trends and compensation. We recognize that competitive salaries are key to attracting and retaining top talent, therefore we’re currently conducting a thorough review of our compensation packages to ensure they align with industry standards and reflect the value of our team members. Our aim is to offer a holistic package that not only includes salary, but also meaningful benefits and a positive work environment. Your insights help us improve, and we truly value your commitment to the team.

4.0

Sep 16, 2024

Good Company

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good overall company (work life balance, pay, growth etc)

Cons

As with most consulting work, can be demanding at times

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