Does Alta Planning + Design pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Alta Planning + Design employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Alta Planning + Design. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Alta Planning + Design?

62% of Alta Planning + Design employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Alta Planning + Design 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Alta Planning + Design?

Planner (13) , Designer (4) , Engineer (3) , Marketing Coordinator (3) , Planner II (3) , Planner I (2) , Planning Intern (2) , Project Coordinator (2)

What are the pros of working at Alta Planning + Design according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with!" ((in 10 reviews)); "Benefits are good and unique" ((in 8 reviews)); "paced, but fun and supportive colleagues from principal level down the ranks." ((in 5 reviews)); "Benefits package, free coffee (to stay alive), and nice office chair :)" ((in 5 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and work life balance is great." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Alta Planning + Design according to real employee reviews?

"Because of underestimated budgets and poor management, many hours working on projects are unbillable." ((in 13 reviews)); "Low pay compared to other transportation consulting firms." ((in 7 reviews)); "Deeply dysfunctional leadership." ((in 5 reviews)); "Some managers are good, others not." ((in 4 reviews)); "Lack of accountability from upper management." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Alta Planning + Design layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Alta Planning + Design locations?

Portland , Los Angeles , Oakland , Atlanta , Salt Lake City , Charlotte , Durham , Minneapolis , Sacramento , San Diego , Denver , Seattle , Boston

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3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(22 total reviews)

Brett Hondorp

85% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Senior management

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3.0

May 14, 2022

Good Work, Weak Management

Marketing coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Collective commitment to work being done. Good people.

Cons

Low pay. Lack of clear career development.

Alta Planning + Design Response

Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate hearing what issues are employees are experiencing. We are currently working on more clearly communicating opportunities for career progression at Alta.

4.0

May 15, 2021

Fun projects, good culture, but pay is on the lower-end

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The projects are fun, colleagues are supportive and kind, and there is a good work/life balance. It’s fun working for a mission-driven organization; people who work here genuinely want to make the world a better place!

Cons

Pay is on the lower-end.

2.0

Jan 12, 2021

Soul crushing

Planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work, flexible schedule, good benefits

Cons

Upper management does not care about lower level employees AT ALL Lack of upward mobility Pay is much lower than market Company only cares about the bottom line

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