Is Peraton a good company to work for?

Peraton has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 1,919 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 (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 195 reviews)); "– Work/Life balance is great" ((in 61 reviews)); "Work from home and good flexible schedule." ((in 60 reviews)); "Great director and leadership locally in Blacksburg." ((in 46 reviews)); "salary is competitive" ((in 33 reviews))

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

"The managers have no idea what they are doing or why they are doing it." ((in 31 reviews)); "Almost everything is an emergency, good ole carrot and stick for advancement, upper management is a big issue." ((in 24 reviews)); "Poor communication and organization from Management." ((in 22 reviews)); "No Training was offered" ((in 19 reviews)); "No bonus for contract work." ((in 15 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

59% would recommend to a friend

(1,738 total reviews)

Steve Schorer

61% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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Peraton has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,738 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

Nov 17, 2024

Great Company

Task manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay here is great, and the work isn't terrible. It's a good balance.

Cons

Very little wiggle room if client has a problem with you

Peraton Response

1y

Thanks for sharing! We are happy to hear you had an overall great experience during your time here.

5.0

Nov 17, 2024

Great company

Senior software architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance, competitive pay, interesting work, smart people

Cons

None that come to mind

Peraton Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your perspective and taking the time to leave a review. Many employees specifically comment on their positive work life balance at Peraton. We’re glad you’ve had the same experience!

5.0

Nov 14, 2024

Great!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Emphasis on flexible work schedules and overall employee health. Wide range of opportunities within the company.

Cons

This may be a unique experience, and may be a consequence of remote work, (which I highly value) - there is not much sense of a cohesive team.

Peraton Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your perspective and taking the time to leave a review. Many employees specifically comment on their positive work life balance at Peraton. We’re glad you’ve had the same experience!

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