Is Environmental Protection Agency a good company to work for?

Environmental Protection Agency has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,292 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months. 72% of employees would recommend working at Environmental Protection Agency to a friend and 32% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Environmental Protection Agency have been left by employees working as Life Scientist , Attorney and Intern .

Does Environmental Protection Agency pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Environmental Protection Agency employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Environmental Protection Agency. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Environmental Protection Agency?

72% of Environmental Protection Agency employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Environmental Protection Agency 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Environmental Protection Agency?

Intern (61) , Environmental Engineer (46) , Environmental Protection Specialist (40) , Program Analyst (40) , Physical Scientist (38) , Environmental Scientist (31) , IT Specialist (17) , Attorney (13) , Biologist (13) , Engineer (13) , Manager (12) , Public Affairs Specialist (12) , Chemist (11) , Internship (11) , Life Scientist (11)

What are the pros of working at Environmental Protection Agency according to real employee reviews?

"Great position and people there" ((in 110 reviews)); "Flexability is a great benefit!" ((in 84 reviews)); "There's good work/life balance and generally a supportive environment." ((in 76 reviews)); "Work stability and good pay" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great colleagues and mission to work for." ((in 35 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Environmental Protection Agency according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and communication pipeline." ((in 38 reviews)); "managers do not always share science viewpoints." ((in 25 reviews)); "lack of leadership and detail opportunities" ((in 10 reviews)); "The flavor of the monthis embraced by senior management with unquestioning vigor." ((in 7 reviews)); "Bonuses almost do not exist for staff or they are very small." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Environmental Protection Agency layoffs in 2026?

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

What Environmental Protection Agency locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Ann Arbor , Atlanta , Boston , Los Angeles , Dallas , Denver , Seattle , Lenexa , Chicago , Research Triangle Park

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4.0

72% would recommend to a friend

(998 total reviews)

Andrew Wheeler

34% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

Environmental Protection Agency has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 998 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Environmental Protection Agency employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.7 stars).

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998 reviews

2.0

Mar 10, 2010

bad for non federal employee

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable job for federal employee

Cons

for non federal employee, everything is disappointing. Low pay, limited stuff to learn and no benefits at all. Contractors, SEE people and interns do a lot for EPA, but they do not get what they deserve.

4.0

Jan 4, 2010

Great Place to Work!

Student trainee (environmental engineer)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-great benefits -easy to balance work and personal life -ample vacation/sick leave -laid-back environment -sociable place to work -very close to public transportation -job stability -personal satisfaction in serving the country

Cons

-red tape -slow processes -employees are generally older -lack of planning for student intern programs -employees tend to disregard students

3.0

Dec 21, 2009

If you have promotion built in and a good manager, then this is a great place. If not, then be careful.

Program analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Business casual/casual dress code Laid back people Bonuses are ok for a fed. agency

Cons

Very political Red-tape Promotions past the GS-13 are dependent on your connections, not necessarily skills Ageism - (older vs. younger, older employees resent younger ones) Lots of dead weight Inexperienced management

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