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 47 reviews)); "Great culture and work/life balance" ((in 17 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 8 reviews)); "Good work environment to be in" ((in 7 reviews)); "Colleagues are always willing to help." ((in 6 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 12 reviews)); "Pay does not compare to baseline salaries of other firms." ((in 10 reviews)); "Poor management within some portions of organization." ((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)); "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?

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

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

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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Reviews by job title

334 reviews

5.0

Apr 4, 2023

Great team environment

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A diverse clientele allows for multiple assignments and allows opportunities to learn different aspects of the industry.

Cons

Continue growing the engineering side of the business

CannonDesign Response

3y

Thanks for this! We’re so glad to have you on our engineering team. And trust that we’re very focused on growing and bolstering all facets of our engineering practice. If you’re interested in getting involved in these efforts or have ideas to share, we definitely encourage you to send a note to our engineering leaders.

5.0

Mar 20, 2023

architect 1

Architect-1

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

fun office atmosphere, good projects, flexible

Cons

traveling, sometimes office was loud since its all open

CannonDesign Response

3y

Thanks for leaving us a review! We agree our DC office is fun, and we’re so glad you had the chance to experience it. We wish you well in your new position.

1.0

Mar 15, 2023

Good for those with the MO of Falling Upwards

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well resourced, opportunities to work with people around the world

Cons

Might be the worst experience of my career and enough to make me fear for my safety. Office runs purely on a currency of optics. Very little work actually happens, and when it does it's very poorly conceived and cares for. You will spend more time running through the office harassment protocols, which by the way, needed to be implemented because of real-life incidents, and which ironically have not changed the culture. It's a cynical, tip of the hat to signal progress while the same people perpetuate the same dismal working environment.

CannonDesign Response

3y

We are deeply concerned about the allegations of workplace harassment made in this review. To the author of this review, please contact our HR team so we can ensure your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed swiftly. If you’d prefer to anonymously report your experience, you can do so using our anonymous reporting system: www.reportlineweb.com/cannondesign We are unwavering in our commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees. Harassment has no place in our firm—period. Please reach out so we can learn more about your experience and take action.

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