Question 1

Is Fermilab a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Fermilab has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 334 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 11% over the last 12 months. 52% of employees would recommend working at Fermilab to a friend and 37% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Fermilab have been left by employees working as Intern, Postdoctoral Research Associate and Engineer.

Question 2

Does Fermilab pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Fermilab employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Fermilab. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Fermilab?

Accepted Answer

52% of Fermilab employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Fermilab 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Fermilab?

Accepted Answer

Intern (18), Engineer (11), Postdoctoral Research Associate (10), Summer Intern (10), Research Associate (7), Software Engineer (7), Graduate Research Assistant (6), Research Intern (6), Technician (5), Undergraduate Research Assistant (5), Mechanical Engineer (4), Senior Engineer (4), Staff Engineer (4), Administrative Assistant (3), Financial Analyst (3)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"people are nice and friendly" ((in 38 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 30 reviews)); "Friendly work environment." ((in 8 reviews)); "Landscapes and nature, Wilson Hall building, some decent coworkers, some benefits, great science." ((in 4 reviews)); "Advancement opportunities." ((in 4 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"DOE and FRA Management is an absolute train wreck, negligently incompetent at all levels." ((in 9 reviews)); "Managers are detached and don’t fully understand those below them" ((in 8 reviews)); "Low pay (reasonable considering national lab)" ((in 8 reviews)); "low salary and low working efficiency" ((in 8 reviews)); "Annual layoffs are now the norm." ((in 5 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Fermilab layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Fermilab locations?

Accepted Answer

Batavia, Chicago, Aurora, DeKalb, Warrenville, Champaign, Carpentersville, Hanover Park, Naperville, Galesburg, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Bettendorf, Illinoi

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