Does Smoothstack pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Smoothstack employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Smoothstack. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Smoothstack?

68% of Smoothstack employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Smoothstack 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Smoothstack?

Software Engineer (17) , Software Developer (13) , Full Stack Developer (5) , Cloud Engineer (4) , DevOps Associate (4) , Devops Engineer (4) , Entry Level Software Engineer (3) , Java Developer (3) , Full Stack Software Engineer (2) , Software Engineer Apprentice (2) , Web Developer (2)

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

"The people are friendly and the training is good." ((in 16 reviews)); "Pay is decent, management is great and they make you feel like family." ((in 3 reviews)); "Culture, values, good people." ((in 3 reviews)); "Supportive: The trainees and overall Smoothstack staff are always incredibly helpful with any issues related to all aspects of working at Smoothstack, whether that be HR/Pay related or coding, Smoothstackers will always be willing to help out and offer guidance even after training ends and you are deployed to a client!" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Low average pay and a long time before getting good pay." ((in 3 reviews)); "They could use a few more benefits (which in all fairness has improved over the years)" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Smoothstack layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Smoothstack locations?

Fairfax , Washington , Manassas , McLean , Atlanta , Arlington , San Antonio , Los Angeles , Rockville , Tysons Corner , Virginia Beach , Vienna , Williamston , Dallas , Houston , Dayton , El Monte , Las Vegas , Baltimore , Chubbuck

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Smoothstack reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(79 total reviews)

John Akkara

70% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Smoothstack has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 79 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Smoothstack 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

79 reviews

3.0

Oct 18, 2020

Worth I guess

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great training. Good to get your foot in the software world

Cons

Don't share pertinent information with trainies. While they seem to try to do thier best, the unwilling to openly share info about your placement can be frustrating.

Smoothstack Response

Thank you for your review. We are happy to have been apart of your professional journey. We want to always communicate and apologize for any frustration a lack of communication may have caused. We encourage you to reach out to HR and/or any of the Directors and we will address your concerns asap.

5.0

Oct 12, 2020

Great for getting your foot in the door

Junior software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Training on modern technologies Paid while getting trained Large amount of clients Accommodating

Cons

Must agree to 2 year contract

Smoothstack Response

Smoothstack does require a 2-year commitment before investing in the training and professional of new employees. We take a lot of pride in making sure our employees-in-training are prepared for every step of the process. Thank you for your review.

5.0

Sep 28, 2020

Like a big family but diverse

Marketing assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Smoothstack is like being part of a big family but diverse, like a foster family. You feel seen, your voice is heard and most importantly you get to grow in your career.

Cons

none that I can think of at the moment.

Smoothstack Response

We are happy to have you on the team.

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