Does Perkins Eastman pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Perkins Eastman employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Perkins Eastman. This rating has decreased by 17% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Perkins Eastman?

61% of Perkins Eastman employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Perkins Eastman 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Perkins Eastman?

Architect (31) , Architectural Designer (31) , Associate (21) , Designer (19) , Interior Designer (15) , Project Architect (14) , Intern (11) , Senior Associate (9) , Architecture Intern (8) , Internship (7) , Architectural Intern (5) , Intern - Hourly (5) , Junior Architect (5) , Project Manager (5) , Junior Architectural Designer (4)

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

"Some great people and projects." ((in 44 reviews)); "The NY office's culture is a good one, very friendly vibes within the studios but many of us fear being moved to different ones." ((in 26 reviews)); "Good benefits and resources." ((in 12 reviews)); "Experienced team in a variety of projects" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good office culture" ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Low paying for the job" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good exposure and work life balance" ((in 7 reviews)); "Boston upper management is cliquey, inconsistent, and VERY unprofessional." ((in 7 reviews)); "favoritism , low salaries, and political" ((in 6 reviews)); "really mediocre work and long hours." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Perkins Eastman locations?

New York , Washington , Boston , San Francisco , Chicago , Stamford , Pittsburgh , Los Angeles , Charlotte , Seattle , Dallas , Plainfield , Decatur , Oklahoma City , Nashville , Costa Mesa , Oakland , Charlotte

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Perkins Eastman reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(307 total reviews)

Brad Perkins

70% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

2.4

Compensation and benefits

Perkins Eastman has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 307 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Perkins Eastman employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

307 reviews

4.0

Dec 8, 2025

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Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Design focus / Sustainability care / work environment

Cons

Salary satisfaction is low compared to work load

1.0

Nov 21, 2025

Exhausted

Interior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of exceptional people and some big projects.

Cons

High‑pressure, disorganized and emotionally draining. Poor compensation and slow career advancement. High turnover resulting from weak leadership and poor management.

4.0

Nov 4, 2025

Good culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Promotes a good firm culture Plenty of resources Mentorship

Cons

Slow growth Does not give annual raises DEI has taken a step back

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