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 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PerkinElmer?

31% 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 101 reviews)); "Good benefit and learning environment" ((in 72 reviews)); "Good pay and healthcare oriented." ((in 56 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great colleagues with long time experience." ((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)); "The company is too risk adverse and there is a lack of leadership for the overall organization." ((in 32 reviews)); "Too many managers" ((in 32 reviews)); "heavy (more chiefs than indians), constant restructuring and layoffs, lack of work" ((in 26 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

PerkinElmer reviews

2.8

31% would recommend to a friend

(1,176 total reviews)

Michael Stubblefield

48% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Nov 5, 2018

Great place to have a career.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative team culture and motivational management.

Cons

Relatively slow new product update and development.

PerkinElmer Response

7y

Thank you for your suggestions. We are glad to hear from our Australia team and the great office culture you have experienced in your time at PKI.

4.0

Oct 25, 2018

Key Accounts Manager - LST

Key account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent benefits and policies Employee friendly

Cons

top management doing good work

PerkinElmer Response

7y

Best of luck in your new role. Thank you for sharing your outlook on PKI!

4.0

Sep 26, 2018

Great people, good culture - for people who like challenges and a dynamic environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-the colleagues! in my almost ten years I have not met one wrong person there -the products give an higher purpose to work there -plenty of opportunities for your development if you show engagement and commitment

Cons

there are indeed a lot of re-organisations which purpose is not always very clear or meaningful and they leave the employees with a long seniority become a bit cynical

PerkinElmer Response

7y

It is wonderful to hear of your positive experience as part of our team. Our company's mission and the great team mates we get to work with are what keep us going strong every day for over 80 years!

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Great place to have a career.

Key Accounts Manager - LST

Great people, good culture - for people who like challenges and a dynamic environment

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