Is Appian a good company to work for?

Appian has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 864 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 60% of employees would recommend working at Appian to a friend and 50% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Appian have been left by employees working as Associate Consultant , Consultant and Director .

Does Appian pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Appian employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Appian. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Appian?

60% of Appian employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Appian 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Appian?

Consultant (59) , Account Executive (55) , Software Engineer (34) , Senior Consultant (32) , Associate Consultant (27) , Senior Software Engineer (23) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (17) , Solution Engineer (15) , Sales (14) , Director (11) , Principal Consultant (11) , Software Engineer II (11) , Marketing (10) , Software Engineer(Internship) (10) , Enterprise Account Executive (9)

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

"People are great and love helping in any way they can" ((in 119 reviews)); "Great culture and room to grow" ((in 110 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 53 reviews)); "Good benefits and office amenities" ((in 49 reviews)); "Great company culture and is fun to work for" ((in 28 reviews))

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

"Appian has experienced growing pains and tensions with senior leadership, leading many culture carriers and builders to seek opportunities elsewhere." ((in 39 reviews)); "Upper management is a closed group" ((in 10 reviews)); "Feels almost like brainwashing, considering they dropped people like taking out the trash during layoffs (a simple search of Appian layoffs shows what employees really think when not afraid to voice their opinion and how the situation was handled) and yet everyone was still expected to give 110%." ((in 10 reviews)); "Poor sales leadership, micromanagement, disparate vision/direction" ((in 7 reviews)); "Matt's middle management is disconnected from those below them." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Appian layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Appian locations?

McLean , Reston , Tysons Corner , Washington , New York , Arlington , Dallas , Denver , Vienna , Indianapolis , Chicago , Los Angeles , San Jose , Boston , Jersey City , New Brunswick , Salt Lake City , Warrenville , Alexandria , Ashburn , West McLean , Minneapolis , Sacramento , San Francisco , Arlington , Seattle , Miami , North Andover

Appian reviews

3.6

60% would recommend to a friend

(789 total reviews)

Matt Calkins

54% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Appian has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 789 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Appian 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

789 reviews

4.0

Oct 30, 2025

Good Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team environment and great people

Cons

Pay could be better and force people to go in office

Appian Response

6mo

We’re glad to hear you value your team and the people you work with as our culture is something we deeply care about. We appreciate your feedback on compensation and in-office expectations. We review these regularly based on market data and employee input. We believe in-person time fosters collaboration, connection, and innovation. Please continue to share feedback with your manager or HRBP so we can keep improving.

5.0

Oct 23, 2025

Amazing management

Junior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I loved my co-workers. Everyone was super helpful and a lot of people were friendly. I enjoyed hanging out with them during lunch hour. People thought very highly of the management. I had a boss that really cared about me personally and was fair but kind. The company also valued personal development and gave time to learn new skills and build side projects for the company.

Cons

I did not find it meaningful to work on software that was helping big corporations.

Appian Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad you found your colleagues and management to be supportive and valued opportunities for learning and growth during your time with Appian. We also recognize your input on the types of projects you worked on and continue to explore ways to make our work meaningful for both our employees and the organizations we serve.

1.0

Oct 15, 2025

Appian Culture

Strategic account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong product vision and talented colleagues. I consistently overachieved

Cons

Leadership culture within the Financial Services organization did not reflect stated values. I experienced demeaning and inappropriate comments related to personal circumstances/identity from senior leadership at the RVP/AVP level, which created an unsafe environment. Requests for support on pricing, account strategy, and executive alignment were frequently dismissed despite being core leadership responsibilities. HR engagement did not lead to corrective action.

Appian Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to recognize the strength of our product and colleagues. We take concerns about psychological safety and leadership accountability very seriously. Appian is committed to fostering a culture where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to raise issues. Feedback like yours helps guide ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership practices, ensure equitable support across teams, and reinforce a safe and inclusive environment. We are continuously working to reinforce these values and encourage employees to engage with leadership or HR to share concerns.

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