Does Applied Research Associates pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Applied Research Associates employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Applied Research Associates. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Applied Research Associates?

45% of Applied Research Associates employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Applied Research Associates 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Applied Research Associates?

Software Engineer (20) , Staff Engineer (12) , Engineer (9) , Staff Software Engineer (7) , Junior Software Engineer (6) , Intern (4) , Scientist (4) , Technical Writer (4) , Civil Engineering Technician (3) , Engineering Technician (3) , Senior Program Manager (3) , Senior Software Developer (3) , Senior Software Engineer (3) , Software Developer (3) , Systems Administrator (3)

What are the pros of working at Applied Research Associates according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and the work saves lives" ((in 41 reviews)); "The people are great and the company really focuses on hiring those that mesh well with the company culture." ((in 17 reviews)); "The management is good" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great freedom to pursue whatever is interesting" ((in 9 reviews)); "Culture is great" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Applied Research Associates according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay" ((in 14 reviews)); "Abysmal, from top of company to managers to inter" ((in 6 reviews)); "Salary was lower than industry average" ((in 6 reviews)); "Base salary is fairly average, but they give bonuses and ESOP contributions." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Applied Research Associates layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Applied Research Associates locations?

Raleigh , Niceville , Albuquerque , Alexandria , Arlington , Champaign , Vicksburg , Littleton , Washington , Orlando , Baton Rouge , Panama City , Fort Belvoir , Austin , Dayton , Camp Hill , Summit Point , Cypress , Harrisburg , Elkridge , Fort Walton Beach , Greenville , Egg Harbor Township , Jersey City , Virginia Beach , Reston , Charlotte , Durham , Rapid City , Randolph

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Applied Research Associates reviews

3.2

45% would recommend to a friend

(252 total reviews)

Rob Sues

52% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Senior management

3.0

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture & values

2.7

Diversity & inclusion

Applied Research Associates has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 252 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Applied Research Associates employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

252 reviews

4.0

Aug 26, 2023

Lots of Freedom

Senior engineer i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

ARA encourages employees to pursue any projects they can get funded.

Cons

Sometimes it's a little hard to find professional development mentoring.

4.0

Aug 15, 2023

Good culture

Staff engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work Learning opportunities

Cons

Salary Non remote opportunity Flat hierarchy

5.0

Aug 8, 2023

Great Company

Senior pavement engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Company Employee Owned Nice People

Cons

I didn't have any major issues

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