Question 1

Is Charles River Associates a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Charles River Associates has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 670 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 10% over the last 12 months. 74% of employees would recommend working at Charles River Associates to a friend and 70% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Charles River Associates have been left by employees working as Analyst Intern, Senior Associate and Associate Principal.

Question 2

Does Charles River Associates pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Charles River Associates employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Charles River Associates. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Charles River Associates?

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74% of Charles River Associates employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Charles River Associates 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Charles River Associates?

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Associate (140), Analyst (93), Consulting Associate (65), Senior Associate (39), Associate Principal (25), Principal (18), Analyst Intern (12), Consultant (12), Intern (12), Executive Assistant (4), Manager (4), Vice President (4), Forensic Analyst (3), Life Sciences Analyst (3), (2)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Charles River Associates according to real employee reviews?

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"Great people and exposure to high profile experts and cases." ((in 93 reviews)); "intellectually compelling and smart colleagues" ((in 69 reviews)); "They have really great benefits" ((in 32 reviews)); "good work life balance" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good pay and annual bonus" ((in 19 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Charles River Associates according to real employee reviews?

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"Long hours occasionally but this is consulting" ((in 29 reviews)); "(1) Lack of formal training, (2) Rigid work hours (9 to 6, not counting overtime), (3) Unprofessional management (significant decisions made based on personal conflicts, grudges, etc.), (4) Low salary for high cost" ((in 17 reviews)); "The major con at CRA is the unpredictable and long hours." ((in 15 reviews)); "Nothing much unless you end up with a bad manager." ((in 13 reviews)); "The senior management is incompetent and at times dishonest towards staff" ((in 8 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Charles River Associates layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Charles River Associates layoffs and their outlook for job security at Charles River Associates in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Charles River Associates locations?

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Boston, New York, Chicago, Washington, Oakland, San Francisco, Tallahassee, Los Angeles, Summit, College Station, Dallas, Marlborough, Princeton, Salt Lake City, Oklahoma City, Houston, Pasadena, Philadelphia, Beverly, Northborough, Venetian Village

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