Is Peraton a good company to work for?

Peraton has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 1,920 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 58% of employees would recommend working at Peraton to a friend and 56% 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 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Peraton?

58% of Peraton employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Peraton 3.6 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 (28) , 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 198 reviews)); "Good work from home sets own schedule can work any hours" ((in 65 reviews)); "There is a good work life balance and they want you to excel and better yourself." ((in 58 reviews)); "Great director and leadership locally in Blacksburg." ((in 43 reviews)); "salary is competitive" ((in 30 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 31 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 bonus for contract work." ((in 17 reviews)); "Poor training." ((in 17 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

Peraton reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(1,739 total reviews)

Steve Schorer

61% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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Peraton has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,739 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Peraton 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

2K reviews

5.0

Feb 18, 2025

Good Company

Software engineer associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

growth, benefits, team focus, learning, certifications

Cons

perks, team bonding, cross-team work

Peraton Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand how important these aspects are to creating a positive and engaging work environment. We are actively working on improving team-building opportunities and ensuring better cross-functional collaboration. Your feedback is valuable, and we are committed to making improvements that will enhance the overall employee experience.

1.0

Feb 17, 2025

too big for their britches

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

it is a job, and you earn a paycheck

Cons

benefits are skint, pay is low-end, if you don't suck up you won't get anywhere. they bought up a bunch of folks from other, more established companies and...don't know what to do with them.

Peraton Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re sorry to hear that you feel the benefits and pay are not meeting your expectations. We understand how important it is for employees to feel fairly compensated and supported. We also recognize that the integration of new team members from other companies can be challenging, and we are actively working to ensure better alignment and clarity in how we manage this process. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees have the opportunity to succeed and grow. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll continue to make improvements to create a more positive experience for everyone.

5.0

Feb 15, 2025

Great Place to work

Project manager supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and interesting work

Cons

benefits could be improved (only 2 weeks paid maternity leave)

Peraton Response

1y

Thanks for being honest about your experience. Peraton is dedicated to enhancing the overall employee experience, and your feedback plays a crucial role in shaping our initiatives. Please contact the benefits team or your HR business partner. You can find your HR business partner on the Lens.

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