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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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

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

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

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.

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