Is Peraton a good company to work for?

Peraton has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 1,922 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 191 reviews)); "Great work/life balance and ability to make your own schedule." ((in 60 reviews)); "Work from home, flexible schedule" ((in 60 reviews)); "Great director and leadership locally in Blacksburg." ((in 41 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 30 reviews)); "Poor training." ((in 26 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 20 reviews)); "No bonus for contract work." ((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

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3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(1,741 total reviews)

Steve Schorer

61% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Peraton has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,741 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).

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5.0

Sep 27, 2024

Great leadership

Application support specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of busy work and leadership that helps you grow

Cons

There are none just a good place to work

Peraton Response

Thank you for sharing your experience working at Peraton. Our goal is to grow and nurture a culture that welcomes all ideas and perspectives so our employees can succeed at Peraton or wherever your career takes you. We are happy to hear you had an overall great experience during your time here and would like you to consider Peraton again in the near future. Visit our career page to see our open opportunities.

5.0

Sep 26, 2024

New Emplyoee

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoy the culture of the company

Cons

Work in a secure facilty and demanding enviroment.

Peraton Response

Thank you for sharing your experience at Peraton. Our commitment to a positive culture is central to our mission. We appreciate your contribution to our team.

3.0

Sep 25, 2024

Okay Place to Work

Systems administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with.

Cons

No cost of living increases if you move on military orders.

Peraton Response

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We understand compensation is an important aspect of overall job satisfaction. Our compensation decisions are influenced by various factors, including market rates, individual performance, and company budget constraints. We strive to maintain a fair and transparent compensation approach that aligns to our commitment to valuing our employees.

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