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?

77% 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 51 reviews)); "Great culture office to office." ((in 15 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good work environment to be in" ((in 8 reviews)); "Supportive Staff, Many Resources, Learning opportunities, Pay for your ARE licensing, Spot bonuses" ((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 12 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)); "long hours but mostly by choice due to drive and passion" ((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?

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CannonDesign reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(74 total reviews)

Brad Lukanic, AIA

81% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

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74 reviews

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3.0

Aug 26, 2013

Great Learning experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Start out hourly (time and a half for overtime). Lots of knowledgeable senior staff to learn from. Good standards and very good IT infrastructure. Prestigious projects. Fantastic place to learn from.

Cons

obscene overtime required at times, which is ok as long as you are hourly. low base pay, tiny bonuses (if at all), no raises (for 3 years straight). "Promoted" to salary, so they could pay less. Company claims tough economy so no raises, meanwhile records record profits. Very top heavy company, so advancement is little to none. Politics and large egos with some principals. Many employees are 'coasting' at this point, creating more work for others. Morale problems. High turn over as a result

5.0

Aug 16, 2013

Was a very good job.

Engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Worked on project some of my friends only dreamed of working on at other firms. 2. Company will give you as much responsibly as you can handle. 3. Firm was very understanding of my special needs at home and was flexible when I needed to shift hours a little. 4. I would not hesitate to knock on the door and ask for a job. Very good firm to work for. 5. Firm has a very powerful reputation. While I have left Cannon to explore other opportunities , when contractors or consultants hear I worked at Cannon, it is instant recognition and respect.

Cons

1. Firm is very top heavy. Too many "senor executives" that have to get paid, most jobs are hurting for hours to complete due the "multiplier". 2. Due to the lack of hours, a lot of OT (unpaid) has to be worked to finish the job. 3. Some select workers get away with doing sub par work. 4. This will be the 3rd year with no/minimal raise the those still there.

2.0

Aug 14, 2013

Former Employee worked there for 10 years

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worked with some great co-workers

Cons

- pay is low compared to other architect firms, and yearly bonuses are minimal, if any - Managment is top heavy, not enough people to acutally do the work, which equals more hours - Very political regarding promotions or popularity, you are promoted based on if you're popular with the upper mgmt and not on actual skills & contribution to the firm - Human resources is a joke, they don't care about the employees

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