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 44 reviews)); "Great culture office to office." ((in 17 reviews)); "Great work life balance." ((in 13 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 9 reviews)); "Good work environment to be in" ((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 12 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).

Reviews by job title

334 reviews

4.0

Jan 20, 2024

Low Pay

Architectural designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good environment, learning opportunities, overall good.

Cons

Below average pay. No value for more years in the firm.

CannonDesign Response

2y

We appreciate your review. It's great to hear you're enjoying the working environment and finding value in the learning opportunities we provide. Conversations about pay are important and personal, so if you haven't already, we encourage you to have an open conversation with your supervisor about your pay and career aspirations. We’re committed to maintaining competitive compensation within our industry and we conduct regular industry comparisons and equity reviews to ensure we remain at the forefront. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.

4.0

Dec 18, 2023

Decent company

Electrical design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Gained plenty of industry knowledge

Cons

Micromanaging management Non-competitive salary Little work culture

4.0

Nov 20, 2023

PTO/Holidays

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people and projects. International firm

Cons

Not having the day after thanksgiving off is criminal. Yes we have a couple “flex days” but we shouldn’t have to use our PTO on a day that nobody is really working anyways.

CannonDesign Response

2y

Thanks for swinging by to leave us a review. We’re glad to hear you enjoy the people you work with and our projects. We understand your frustration with the Thanksgiving holiday. We do our best to balance the needs of our teammates with our holiday schedule. We offer nine paid holidays, including two floater holidays that can be used at your discretion. Thanks again for the review and contributing your talents to our firm!

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