Does Amherst pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Amherst employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Amherst. This rating has improved by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Amherst?

68% of Amherst employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Amherst 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Amherst?

Analyst (8) , Associate (7) , Vice President (7) , Intern (5) , Senior Accountant (5) , Senior Associate (4) , Software Engineer (4) , Acquisitions Associate (3) , Director (3) , Financial Analyst (3) , Management (3) , Operations (3) , Project Manager (3) , Senior Analyst (3) , Software Developer (3)

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

"Some great people but many have left." ((in 21 reviews)); "Job itself was engaging Training was good Benefits are nice" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great culture and perks." ((in 18 reviews)); "Decent pay" ((in 13 reviews)); "Coworkers I met there were great" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"upper management doesn’t really care about your wellbeing they just want work done at their convenience" ((in 12 reviews)); "Lots of layoffs and there is no demographic on who gets let go." ((in 11 reviews)); "No work life balance; get ready to work late and weekends." ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours and close deadlines" ((in 6 reviews)); "Toxic work culture" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Amherst layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Amherst locations?

Austin , New York , Cuero , Atlanta , Bracey , Lynchburg , Manassas , Charlotte , Texas City , Moorhead , Nashville , Mill Valley , Amherst , Amherst , Remote

Amherst reviews

3.5

68% would recommend to a friend

(236 total reviews)

Sean Dobson

76% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Amherst has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 236 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Amherst employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

236 reviews

3.0

Apr 14, 2026

Great networking but struggles with middle management

Expense management analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great networking opportunities and coworkers. Great office locations.

Cons

-Middle management didn't know what they were doing. A lot of rotation on those positions and disconnect with upper management.

Amherst Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear you valued the networking opportunities, your colleagues, and our office locations. Building strong, consistent leadership at every level is something we're actively focused on, and input like yours helps us identify where we can do better. We're continuing to invest in leadership development and improving alignment across all levels of the organization. We wish you all the best in your career.

5.0

Apr 9, 2026

Great learning and perks, but demanding workload

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learn a lot. Nice perks, great future opportunities

Cons

Lots of work Hours. Sometimes you might have to workmeeekend

Amherst Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. It's great to know that you found the learning opportunities, perks, and career growth meaningful during your time here. We also appreciate you raising the topic of workload and work-life balance. These are areas we take seriously and are continuously working to improve as we grow. Feedback like yours plays an important role in helping us get that balance right for our teams. We appreciate your contributions and wish you well going forward.

5.0

Feb 9, 2026

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Desktop support specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good and nice environment in amherst

Cons

We don’t have so much bonus

Amherst Response

5mo

"Thank you for the review and for your feedback regarding our work environment. We're glad to hear you are enjoying the culture at Amherst. We also appreciate your input regarding our compensation and bonus structures, as we consistently review these to remain competitive. Thank you for your contributions to the team.

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