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?

"A few great people there." ((in 23 reviews)); "The benefits were great." ((in 23 reviews)); "Great culture and perks." ((in 20 reviews)); "Decent pay" ((in 14 reviews)); "Coworkers I met there were great" ((in 13 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)); "Revolving door and constant layoffs" ((in 8 reviews)); "Bad leadership" ((in 8 reviews)); "Lots of layoffs, some bad managers" ((in 7 reviews)); "No work life balance; get ready to work late and weekends." ((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

4.0

Aug 26, 2020

Good

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation, healthcare coverage and so on.

Cons

A little tight project schedule

Amherst Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of working with Amherst! We sincerely value your feedback and are glad that you are having a positive experience on our team.

1.0

Aug 20, 2020

Poor management and job security

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free snacks and drinks Health benefits 401k match

Cons

Poor leadership and highly political. Your hard work means nothing unless you are close to the bosses. No work life balance; get ready to work late and weekends. 50% workforce were eliminated during pandemic shows the bad management.

Amherst Response

5y

We apologize that COVID resulted in an undesirable outcome for many of our employees. As we continue to navigate as a company, we strive to provide our employees with opportunities in different departments. We read every comment and appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback.

5.0

Aug 13, 2020

Very entrepreneurial and motivating environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The culture is very much built on merit and skill. If you can prove your worth and take the lead on important tasks you can go far. The hierarchy is very open, with noone off limits or restrictive to talk to.

Cons

If you aren't good at what you do, it is not be a company where you can just skate by. You have to deliver on your role.

Amherst Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of working with Amherst! We sincerely value your feedback and are excited that you are having a positive experience in your employment with us.

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