Is Peraton a good company to work for?

Peraton has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 1,923 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 59% of employees would recommend working at Peraton to a friend and 55% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Peraton have been left by employees working as Intern , Network Engineer and Senior Research Scientist .

Does Peraton pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Peraton employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Peraton. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Peraton?

59% of Peraton employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Peraton 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Peraton?

Software Engineer (81) , Background Investigator (79) , Investigator (55) , Systems Engineer (53) , Systems Administrator (29) , Network Engineer (25) , Analyst (22) , Senior Software Engineer (22) , Business Analyst (21) , Program Manager (21) , Software Developer (21) , IT Specialist (20) , Background Investigator I (17) , Project Manager (15) , Manager (13)

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

"Benefits are good and affordable" ((in 194 reviews)); "There is a good work life balance and they want you to excel and better yourself." ((in 62 reviews)); "Work from home, flexible schedule" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great director and leadership locally in Blacksburg." ((in 40 reviews)); "salary is competitive" ((in 33 reviews))

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

"Managers are young and inexperienced and only there to run reports about how badly everyone is doing." ((in 33 reviews)); "Almost everything is an emergency, good ole carrot and stick for advancement, upper management is a big issue." ((in 24 reviews)); "Instability and lack of communication" ((in 24 reviews)); "No Training was offered" ((in 22 reviews)); "No bonus for contract work." ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about Peraton layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Peraton locations?

Herndon , Washington , Chantilly , Reston , San Diego , Arlington , Baltimore , Atlanta , Colorado Springs , Greenbelt , Blacksburg , Annapolis Junction , Alexandria , Las Cruces , San Antonio , Basking Ridge , Fairfax , New York , Huntsville , Norfolk , Virginia Beach , Silver Spring , McLean , Raleigh , Los Angeles , Offutt AFB , Boise , Richmond , Omaha , Denver

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Stable environment with great coworkers, but slow promotions - Research Scientist Peraton Employee Review

4.0

Jun 30, 2026

Research scientist

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Pros

Stable, relaxing most of the time, great coworkers, decent salary, hybrid allowed

Cons

Promotion can be hit or miss dependent on performance only once per year. Generally standard 2% / year

Peraton Response

We're glad to hear you've had a positive experience with your colleagues, the flexibility of our hybrid work environment, and the overall stability of your role. We also appreciate your perspective on career progression and compensation. We are continually focused on supporting employee development and creating pathways for career advancement. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!

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5.0

Jun 29, 2026

Senior unix systems administrator

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Pros

Peraton is a great company to work for. My boss built a huge Datacenter from the ground up. He is very helpful to everyone in our team.

Cons

Onboarding is slow, it takes longer than I expected.

Peraton Response

It's wonderful to hear you've had such a positive experience with your team and leadership! We're especially glad you've had the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects. At Peraton, we believe our employees' work truly matters, so it's rewarding to hear that reflected in your experience. We also appreciate your feedback on the onboarding process. A smooth start is important, and we're always looking for ways to improve the experience for new employees and help them get up to speed. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for being part of the Peraton team.

5.0

Jul 19, 2026

Digital forensic examiner

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Pros

Typical contract work where you need to adapt to the customer's environment and requirements. Overall, it is a pleasant place to work with a supportive team. The company genuinely cares about its employees and regularly checks in to ensure they have what they need to be successful and satisfied in their roles.

Cons

have no major complaints. One area for improvement would be offering more employee outings or team-building events to strengthen connections across the company. It would also be great to see additional continuing education opportunities beyond graduate degree programs, such as industry certifications, technical training, workshops, or professional development courses.

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