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

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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

3.0

Jun 21, 2021

Cannondesign

Junior architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture, interesting project, most people, good place to learn and touch multiple project types.

Cons

The pay and bonuses were lacking for the area. Lack of employee loyalty.

CannonDesign Response

4y

Thank you for swinging by and sharing your thoughts. We have a great team in Arlington and we’re so glad you’re a part of it. We’re sorry to hear you feel our pay and bonuses are lacking—and that you’re not seeing employee loyalty. Many factors impact salary, but we will note that our salaries are competitive for our industry. We also conduct annual pay equity reviews for all employees to ensure fairness and salary equity across our firm. Employee loyalty is a priority for us, and we’re committed to making our firm the best workplace for our people. If you feel like this commitment is lacking in your office, please talk with your office leader or reach out to human resources. We take feedback like this seriously and we’re committed to addressing.

5.0

Jun 1, 2021

Full experience

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work environment with good opportunities to learn and expand.

Cons

Don’t make a lot at the beginning, even if your prove your worth.

CannonDesign Response

4y

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re glad to hear you’re having a great experience! Our salaries are industry competitive and tied to factors like employee level, performance and geography—so it’s tough to respond without more context. We encourage you to have a conversation with your supervisor about your situation. Salary is a topic we want all employees to have transparent conversations with their supervisors about. One thing to note is that in addition to base salary, we employ several additional actions related to take-home pay, such as a spot bonus program, end-of-year special pay, opportunities to become a company owner, and once employees receive at least the associate title, they can start receiving profitability bonuses. Thanks again for the review.

3.0

May 13, 2021

Solid Benefits, Biased Career Development

Architectural designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A large company with big projects, the workers are hard working and driven. There are great benefits regards to continuing education / professional development.

Cons

Career Development process is opaque, with unclear guidelines of promotions. It is pretty apparent that there are specific "lines" of people that advance more quickly. There is a lack of diversity, and a disconnect with what is marketed vs the reality of the firm.

CannonDesign Response

4y

We also know we have work to do in diversifying our workforce, but we continue to make progress. We have a female-majority staff, a female-majority board of directors and we have an intentional, continuous and multifaceted plan in place for hiring underrepresented teammates, specifically BIPOC individuals, at all levels—including leadership. Thanks again for the review. Feedback like this is incredibly important to us.

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