Does CannonDesign pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at CannonDesign?

86% of CannonDesign employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CannonDesign 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CannonDesign?

Architect (48) , Architectural Designer (21) , Designer (9) , Interior Designer (9) , Engineer (8) , Project Architect (8) , Architectural Intern (6) , Intern (5) , Vice President (5) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Architect II (4) , Associate (4) , Associate Vice President (4) , Intern Architect (4) , Project Manager (4)

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

"Great people and a sincere collegiality that is inspiring." ((in 45 reviews)); "Great culture and people." ((in 15 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good work environment to be in" ((in 8 reviews)); "People, job types, opportunity, collaborative environment" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Poor project management and leadership leads to lots of unpaid overtime." ((in 13 reviews)); "Poor management within some portions of organization." ((in 11 reviews)); "long hours but mostly by choice due to drive and passion" ((in 10 reviews)); "Bloated upper management that is out of touch with the lower ranks who are in the trenches doing the work." ((in 9 reviews)); "Pay does not compare to baseline salaries of other firms." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about CannonDesign layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed CannonDesign locations?

Chicago , New York , Boston , Los Angeles , Saint Louis , Buffalo , Denver , Washington , Houston , Grand Island , Baltimore , Pittsburgh , Arlington , Irvine , Dallas , Chesapeake , Brooklyn , Euless , Minneapolis , San Diego , San Francisco , Santa Clara , Boulder , Portland , Boca Raton

CannonDesign reviews

4.1

86% would recommend to a friend

(334 total reviews)

Brad Lukanic, AIA

94% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

CannonDesign has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 334 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CannonDesign employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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334 reviews

3.0

Mar 7, 2025

Good People - Messy Management

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of different interest groups and avenues to learn and develop in within the firm. Good variety of work going on in the office and across the country. Opportunity is there for younger staff to take ownership over their work & interests (if you want to work lots of OT). Good support for those pursuing licensure.

Cons

Poor project management and leadership leads to lots of unpaid overtime. Bad communication between project "leaders" leads to frustration for everyone, wasted time and poor financial performance for the project/firm (and more unpaid OT for junior staff). Programs in place to compensate employees for lots of overtime but they aren't used. Compensation generally average to below average for the field. No regular raises, minimal end of year bonuses. Experience of working here can be highly project dependent.

2.0

Dec 7, 2023

Great projects, horrible compensation

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunity for growth and experience. They ask/listen to what you are interested in and cater to it when staffing projects. Clients are great, I love the work I'm doing.

Cons

No opportunity for growth in terms of promotions or raises. No compensation for above-average performance, yet the expectations remain high. Salaries are significantly lower than the local average. Refusal to address direct concerns about pay. Have also experienced sexual harassment from a project manager.

CannonDesign Response

2y

Please reach out to human resources to discuss any issues related to harassment. We take issues like this very seriously, and we can’t address the issue unless you reach out to have a conversation. If you prefer to reach out confidentially, you can use our confidential online reporting tool: www.reportlineweb.com/cannondesign Regarding compensation, we encourage you to have an open conversation with your manager about your salary expectations. This conversation can offer a deeper understanding of the various components contributing to your overall compensation. Our base pay is competitive and aligns with industry standards. Thank you for the review, and again, please reach out so we can discuss your experience with a project manager. We are committed to addressing this issue.

1.0

Apr 14, 2023

Poor compensation.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work culture is not great. Long working hours, but the overall compensation is extremely low as compared to other equal competitors.

Cons

Sweatshop. long working hours. poor compensation.

CannonDesign Response

3y

We appreciate your review, and we want you to know that we take your feedback seriously. It's disheartening to hear that your experience doesn't align with the positive work environment we strive to create at our company. Regarding compensation, we have a robust and competitive compensation process in place using multiple external data sources. Our salaries are continually evaluated, taking into account industry standards and comparisons with peer firms, including those within the AIA Large Firm Roundtable. However, we understand that individual concerns may not always be fully addressed through this process. That's why we strongly encourage open conversations between teammates and their managers about compensation. This provides an opportunity for managers to provide honest insights into what's possible within the current role and explore potential avenues for future advancement with higher compensation levels. Thanks again for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry that your time at CannonDesign wasn't as positive as we would have hoped.

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