Does Optiv pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Optiv employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Optiv. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Optiv?

54% of Optiv employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Optiv 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Optiv?

Consultant (29) , Client Manager (28) , Senior Consultant (28) , Client Operations Specialist (20) , Security Consultant (15) , Director (12) , Manager (12) , Senior Security Consultant (11) , Analyst (10) , Client Director (10) , Sales (10) , Solutions Architect (9) , Marketing (8) , Project Manager (7) , Principal Consultant (6)

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

"Great people within this organization that know security and willing to go above and beyond to assist others." ((in 74 reviews)); "Good work life balance as long as you don't take the job with you after hours" ((in 35 reviews)); "Great Culture" ((in 34 reviews)); "The pay is good" ((in 27 reviews)); "Unlimited Vacation, Work From Home, Great People" ((in 26 reviews))

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

"Benefits are expensive still for families" ((in 42 reviews)); "The management is terrible, and so are the people who manage the service lines" ((in 31 reviews)); "Some departments have to many managers and others lacking." ((in 13 reviews)); "Quarterly bonuses are nice, but highly dependent on other groups' performance" ((in 11 reviews)); "There have been many layoffs over the years" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Optiv layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Optiv locations?

Denver , Overland Park , Kansas City , Dallas , Leawood , Houston , Chicago , New York , Los Angeles , Atlanta , Raleigh , Boston , Seattle , Portland , Frisco , Baltimore , Tampa , Kansas City , Salt Lake City , Saint Louis , Milwaukee , Washington , Charlotte , San Antonio , Nashville , San Francisco , Reno , Philadelphia , Columbia , Lambertville

Optiv reviews

3.4

54% would recommend to a friend

(734 total reviews)

Kevin Lynch

47% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Senior management

Optiv has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 734 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Optiv 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

734 reviews

2.0

May 16, 2016

Disappointment

Security consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No Pros thus far; see Cons.

Cons

Hired under false pretenses (told I would receive one salary and got much less) - Good ol' boy system, can not go up the chain with issues because they all support each others mistakes and wrong-doings, only looking out for themselves - cheating consultants out of bonus $$$ by shaving off their utilization time - Low salary pay with high travel that a taxed bonus does not make up for - All around disappointed with how this company runs and how they treat their employees

Optiv Response

10y

Thanks for sharing your opinion on working at Optiv. We strive to be an employer who rewards you for your personal and professional achievements, whether it’s an everyday victory or a large scale client impact story, and we are concerned about your disappointment with your compensation. We’d like to hear more about the ‘Cons’ you listed and continue this conversation. Please, feel free to reach out to HR@optiv.com with more details so we can help address your concerns. Thank you!

5.0

May 12, 2016

All good

Soc engineer ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Laid back and young engineers ..good learning environment . A lot of stuff to learn and can get overwhelming at first but I think it pays off well after the first year.

Cons

Pay is less compared to other companies.company is getting bigger and bigger and the corporate structure is kicking in slowly ..creating confusion among departments and rivalry.

1.0

May 11, 2016

A company where management has zero integrity.

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The only thing good is they pay you. Work here until you can find a better place to work.

Cons

Management in this company treats junior members like trash. They give you zero support and will lie to you. If you like being treated like a doormat then apply here. You will get promised the world but when you call them on it management is quick to back pedal. There is MUCH better opportunities out there than this company.

Optiv Response

10y

Thanks for sharing your opinion on working at Optiv. We think it’s important to hear all feedback, whether it is positive or negative. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel empowered, supported, take pride in what they do, and are proud of their impact on the world. We are sorry to hear that your experience of working at Optiv was negative. We value all opinions and vow to listen to all of our current and former employees, as we believe these conversations are important to making us the best employer we could be. If you’d like to continue on this conversation and share some specific examples of the ‘Cons’ you listed in your review, please feel free to reach out to HR@optiv.com. Thank you and best of luck with your future endeavors!

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