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. 73% of employees would recommend working at Environmental Protection Agency to a friend and 30% 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?

73% of Environmental Protection Agency employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Environmental Protection Agency 4.2 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 114 reviews)); "Flexability is a great benefit!" ((in 75 reviews)); "There's good work/life balance and generally a supportive environment." ((in 72 reviews)); "Work stability and good pay" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great colleagues and mission to work for." ((in 32 reviews))

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

"Poor management and communication pipeline." ((in 35 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)); "Leaderships never really to us anything so communication was always delayed" ((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 are the top reviewed Environmental Protection Agency locations?

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4.0

73% would recommend to a friend

(998 total reviews)

Andrew Wheeler

31% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

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

4.0

Mar 1, 2025

Passionate but Frustrating

Program analyst

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Pros

The people at EPA tend to be extremely passionate about their work and mission-driven. I have one of the best managers and teams that I have ever worked with (though that varies by office/team). There is typically (though perhaps not under the current administration) a lot of opportunity for growth and internal advancement.

Cons

The bureaucracy and politics can be frustrating, especially for people who care so much about the issues.

5.0

Feb 24, 2025

Excellent working experience

Remedial project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The EPA trains its employees to work efficiently, effective and across many different disciplines. I feel I have gathered a lot of skills in my short time with the agency that I will use for the rest of my career.

Cons

There are constraints to your ability to do work effectively. It is not a flexible working environment and requires navigating many complicated policies and procedures. Overall I did find this challenging at times, but beneficial as well.

5.0

Feb 23, 2025

Secretary

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment with co-workers and understanding management

Cons

It is government, lol. Now doesn't feel like there is much job security due to administration

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