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 110 reviews)); "Good benefit and learning environment" ((in 77 reviews)); "Good pay and healthcare oriented." ((in 53 reviews)); "Great colleagues with long time experience." ((in 46 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 43 reviews))

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

"Upper management is ancient in its thinking." ((in 38 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)); "constant layoffs" ((in 24 reviews)); "No bonus pay out yearly" ((in 13 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

1.0

Nov 12, 2013

Started good, then lost its way

Tech support manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

GREAT people. Lack of oversight allowed for self management. If you worked, great acquired skills

Cons

Company went too lean. Slow to the punch with new technology. AWFUL leadership. Bad acquisitions. No path. Awful compensation. No path for a raise. Average benefits

3.0

Aug 19, 2013

Remote employee... survived the LST reshuffle

Applications scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work with smart, dedicated people Products created are for the betterment of people

Cons

Reorg within the Life Sciences (LST) has killed confidence and enthusiasm All company assets have moved to Boston area, limiting options for advancement With all the restructuring, R&D progress is stalled and excitement of product creation no longer there

2.0

Jul 3, 2013

PKI is driven by the financial bottom line and acquisitions....not research and development

R&d

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many different platforms to develop and integrate, dominance of specific areas like screening newborns, animal imaging, chromatography, radioactive materials and environmental testing.

Cons

Not much research being done or long term planning. Manufacturing division not up to par. Doesn't value initiative, creativity or its employees.

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Started good, then lost its way

Remote employee... survived the LST reshuffle

PKI is driven by the financial bottom line and acquisitions....not research and development

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