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 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CannonDesign?

78% of CannonDesign employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CannonDesign 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.8 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

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(334 total reviews)

Brad Lukanic, AIA

81% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

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CannonDesign has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 334 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good 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

2.0

Oct 27, 2019

Good experience at the expense of pay

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Experience, you will get to touch a lot of project types

Cons

Pay is below average. Pay is not commensurate on reviews, effort, or quality of work produced

CannonDesign Response

6y

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re glad you’re gaining valuable experience with us, but are bummed to hear you feel your pay is below average. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to have an honest conversation with your supervisor or HR representative about your pay. As a firm, many factors play into salary, such as experience, geographic location, etc., but we are proud of the competitive salaries we offer employees. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts – and thanks for contributing your talents to our firm!

3.0

Jul 24, 2019

Salary

Interior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great exposure to big projects and a lot of talented people

Cons

No respect for personal time, if there is a deadline they do not care if you work VERY late nights. Compensation doesn't equal amount of work produced.

CannonDesign Response

6y

Thanks for taking the time to leave us feedback, and we’re glad you were able to work on meaningful projects while you were with us. We’re sorry to hear you felt your personal time was not respected. We strive to create a healthy work/life balance for all employees, though we realize the deadline-driven nature of the design industry can sometimes lead to more than a 40-hour work week. We ask all employees to have candid conversations with their supervisors if they feel there is too much on their plates. Those conversations are key to figuring out how we might be able to shift priorities or delegate work to others to provide more balance. We appreciate you sharing your talents with our firm, and we wish you well in your new career.

3.0

Jul 9, 2019

Architecture at CannonDesign

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people make a great community

Cons

The projects are far from groundbreaking and they pay is significantly less than what DC housing dictates.

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