Does PerkinElmer pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, PerkinElmer employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at PerkinElmer. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PerkinElmer?

30% of PerkinElmer employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated PerkinElmer 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at PerkinElmer?

Field Service Engineer (22) , Lab Technician (21) , Manager (19) , Engineer (18) , Sales (16) , RNA Extraction Technician (15) , Scientist (13) , Software Engineer (13) , Director (12) , Product Manager (12) , Project Manager (12) , Customer Support Engineer (11) , Applications Scientist (10) , Laboratory Technician (10) , Sales Representative (10)

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

"The people are great & the company does amazing things for human health" ((in 100 reviews)); "Good benefit and learning environment" ((in 78 reviews)); "Good pay and healthcare oriented." ((in 57 reviews)); "Great colleagues with long time experience." ((in 46 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 44 reviews))

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

"poor management and proper planning" ((in 98 reviews)); "Upper management is ancient in its thinking." ((in 37 reviews)); "Too many managers" ((in 33 reviews)); "The company is too risk adverse and there is a lack of leadership for the overall organization." ((in 32 reviews)); "heavy (more chiefs than indians), constant restructuring and layoffs, lack of work" ((in 27 reviews))

What are employees saying about PerkinElmer layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed PerkinElmer locations?

Shelton , Waltham , Boston , Hopkinton , Valencia , New York , Cambridge , Collegeville , Pittsburgh , Chicago , Los Angeles , Austin , San Diego , Alameda , San Jose , Bridgeport , Greenville , Atlanta , Downers Grove , Houston , Seattle , Rensselaer , Hebron , Akron , Columbus , Santa Clarita , San Francisco , Santa Clara , Rockville , Raleigh

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PerkinElmer reviews

2.8

30% would recommend to a friend

(1,176 total reviews)

Michael Stubblefield

47% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Career opportunities

2.1

Senior management

PerkinElmer has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,176 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The PerkinElmer employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Jun 3, 2018

Great internal opportunities but way too much bureaucracy

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Lots of career development opportunities - Cross department collaboration - Recognizes internal talent - Flexible work hours (i.e. work from home) - Relatively transparent management

Cons

- You'll waste a lot of time dealing with petty administration tasks and bureaucracy. - Below industry standard salaries. - Low PTO hours. - Weak corporate culture or department community. - Low number of millennials and age diversity. - Poor college recruitment programs. - Either Pro/Con depending on who you are, but the business is very sales driven instead of product driven. - Not a very interesting headquarters location.

PerkinElmer Response

We appreciate your candid feedback and the constructive suggestions you have offered and will be sure to share them with our leadership team.

3.0

Jun 1, 2018

Scientist

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No R&D just looking for margins in products for profit.

Cons

They dont treat well to their employee.

5.0

Apr 18, 2018

Director

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent respectful culture, well-run company.

Cons

Participates in some highly competitive and markets

PerkinElmer Response

We are thrilled to hear your feedback! Culture is fundamental to creating a positive employee experience.

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