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. 58% 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 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 205 reviews)); "There is a good work life balance and they want you to excel and better yourself." ((in 59 reviews)); "Flexible hours and work from home" ((in 58 reviews)); "Great director and leadership locally in Blacksburg." ((in 44 reviews)); "salary is competitive" ((in 31 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)); "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 23 reviews)); "Absolutely horrible management very little training tasks are not reasonable and alote of dishonesty." ((in 22 reviews)); "No bonus for contract work." ((in 14 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

(1,738 total reviews)

Steve Schorer

61% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Aug 5, 2025

It's corporate

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, bounes, salary bumps, depending on position

Cons

It's corporate so the usual negatives

1.0

Aug 2, 2025

Poor Management Culture and Unprofessional Environment

Contracts advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you're seeking a place where you're trusted to use your professional judgment, this may not be the right fit. During my time at Peraton, I’ve experienced a work culture dominated by excessive oversight and little autonomy. Communication often feels top-down and restrictive, with limited room for collaboration or innovation.

Cons

Micromanagement is pervasive. Routine tasks require constant check-ins, and there's a noticeable lack of trust in employees’ expertise. What’s more discouraging is the unprofessional undercurrent in team interactions—offhand gossip and subtle cliques affect morale and make it difficult to feel like part of a cohesive team. This is a warning sign for anyone expecting a mature, mission-driven environment. It’s especially disheartening considering the type of work and clearances often required. I’m actively exploring better-aligned opportunities where integrity and professionalism are more than just buzzwords.

Peraton Response

10mo

We recommend discussing your specific scenario with your manager first and/or your HR business partner. We're sorry to hear that you're unhappy with your experience here. We take all feedback seriously, even when it's negative. We'd like to understand your concerns better and see how we can make improvements.

3.0

Jul 29, 2025

Take what you can and don't linger

Network engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary is better than hourly and I learned a lot.

Cons

Over worked and under valued. They like the junior techs to do majority of the heavy lifting without fairly compensation.

Peraton Response

11mo

Hi- thanks for leaving a review although we are sorry to hear about your frustrating situation. Should you prefer to provide further information anonymously, please visit www.peraton.ethicspoint.com. Doing so will help us directly address the concerns you have raised and make this a better workplace for all.

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