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 111 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 52 reviews)); "Good Company and Benefits for Entry Level Job" ((in 48 reviews)); "Great company culture and perks" ((in 30 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 37 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 14 reviews)); "Upper management is a closed group" ((in 12 reviews)); "Matt's middle management is disconnected from those below them." ((in 5 reviews)); "CEO repeatedly praised record productivity during the pandemic but then quickly changed tune once RTO became an option." ((in 5 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

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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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789 reviews

4.0

Sep 7, 2025

Great company to work for

Associate consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, good career growth with opportunities to get promoted regularly based on performance not tenure, good work life balance, decent pay, training onsite in America was great

Cons

Depending on project, work can be more/less exciting, pay could be higher but it’s also not bad

Appian Response

8mo

It’s great to hear that you’ve found career growth, supportive colleagues, and training opportunities here at Appian valuable. We hear your feedback on project variety and compensation, and encourage open conversations with your manager and HRBP to ensure your work remains engaging and rewarding. Your input is valuable in helping us continue to improve.

3.0

Aug 30, 2025

Strong tech but leadership mixed

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid solution that drives impact into clients organisations

Cons

Frequent changes in direction. Legal seem to run engineering, sales and marketing. Push to sell professional services over enabling partners.

Appian Response

9mo

We’re grateful for your tenure and for recognizing the strength and impact of our solutions. We want employees to feel aligned with leadership and confident in our direction, which is why we’re working to reinforce our values, improve cross-team collaboration, and ensure that decision-making is transparent and consistent. Your input helps us stay focused on building clarity and trust across the organization, and we encourage you to continue sharing your perspective as we strengthen these efforts.

3.0

Aug 29, 2025

Poor Leadership and Declining Morale in Business Technology

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In the earlier days, the work culture was excellent, driven by great leadership. Now, however, many of those leaders — including highly tenured and talented ones — are leaving the company.

Cons

The leadership situation in the Business Technology department at Appian is extremely concerning. Over the past 12 months, more than half of the leadership team at Appian has departed, and a significant number of high performing individuals—many of whom received high performance ratings—have also left the company. Workload expectations are unrealistic, with little to no appreciation, bonuses, or recognition provided. Instead of investing in full-time employees, the department has increasingly relied on contractors, which has resulted in inefficiencies and wasted time. The overall feedback culture is poor, and there’s little to no clear path for career growth. The recent mandate requiring employees to be in the office five days a week has further hurt morale and is viewed by many as a regressive and tone-deaf decision.

Appian Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We recognize that leadership transitions and changes in expectations can be difficult, and we’re focused on strengthening stability, communication, and recognition within teams. To build more transparency and connection, we’ve introduced employee forums and executive Q&A sessions, and we continue to invest in development and feedback culture. Your insights are invaluable in helping us refine these efforts, and we encourage ongoing dialogue with your leadership or HRBP so we can continue making meaningful progress.

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