Does Acumen pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Acumen employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Acumen. This rating has improved by 15% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Acumen?

30% of Acumen employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Acumen 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Acumen?

Data and Policy Analyst (69) , Data and Policy Analyst I (20) , Data and Policy Analyst II (16) , Analyst (11) , Statistical Programmer (11) , Data and Policy Analyst III (9) , Data and Policy Analyst IV (8) , Data Analyst (5) , Data and Policy Analyst - Statistical Programmer (5) , Policy Lead (5) , Research Analyst (5) , Operations Coordinator (4) , Policy Analyst (4) , Senior Research Analyst (4) , Lead Research Analyst (3)

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

"Nice people and generous on H1B applications" ((in 35 reviews)); "Nice coworkers across different departments" ((in 26 reviews)); "All administrative teams are friendly and helpful." ((in 20 reviews)); "Flexible work location and hours" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good working environment, good balance" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Your life quality hinges upon the quality of your supervisor; not everyone gets assigned good managers;" ((in 38 reviews)); "Pay is low for the work and very low for the location" ((in 27 reviews)); "Hard for juniors to get a big picture of the projects they are doing; benefits are poor" ((in 19 reviews)); "The upper management is horrible." ((in 17 reviews)); "Work/life balance can be difficult to maintain" ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about Acumen layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Acumen locations?

Burlingame , Washington , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Millbrae , San Jose , Orem , Draper , Saint Louis , New York , Mesa , Oklahoma City , Atlanta , Red Oak , San Antonio , La Jolla , San Mateo , Marksville , Pittsburgh , Milledgeville , Tysons Corner

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3.1

30% would recommend to a friend

(394 total reviews)

Thomas MaCurdy

5% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Culture & values

2.0

Senior management

Acumen has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 394 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Acumen employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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2.0

May 29, 2026

Knowledgeable teammates but poor leadership and culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- knowledgeable teammates - interesting work & able to grow within role

Cons

- non-existent culture - rude leadership & constant micromanagement from upper leadership

Acumen Response

Thanks for taking the time to share your perspective on your time at Acumen. Best of luck with your future endeavors!

2.0

May 14, 2026

Supportive coworkers but poor management and low pay

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice coworkers who are recent graduates, casual dress.

Cons

Company leaders can be rude and abusive toward employees, middle managers often cannot manage others, pay is not great, business depends on federal contracts

Acumen Response

We appreciate your feedback on your experience at Acumen. We wish you all the best in your professional journey.

3.0

May 9, 2026

Decent work-life balance but low pay and unclear goals

Lead research analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good work-life balance - The people there are nice - They allow for inter-team movement and collaboration for more diverse work

Cons

- Pay is low for the work and very low for the location - Upper management changes the long-term goals frequently, causing confusion about the direction of updates - The industry is going through a squeeze, which doesn't help - Experience is very dependent on your team and your manager

Acumen Response

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Thanks for sharing your impressions about Acumen. Your feedback is timely and relevant, which should be helpful to potential applicants and recent grads to take into consideration during their own career exploration. Best wishes to you!

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