Is Evolent a good company to work for?

Evolent has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 1,546 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 55% of employees would recommend working at Evolent to a friend and 45% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Evolent have been left by employees working as Managing Director , Manager and Associate Director .

Does Evolent pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Evolent employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Evolent. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Evolent?

55% of Evolent employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Evolent 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Evolent?

Analyst (59) , Director (52) , Customer Service Representative (46) , Associate Director (45) , Senior Analyst (35) , Manager (29) , Claims Adjudicator (26) , Senior Software Engineer (25) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (19) , Software Engineer (17) , Configuration Analyst (13) , Managing Director (13) , Claims Adjuster (12) , Business Analyst (10) , Project Manager (10)

What are the pros of working at Evolent according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits are great!" ((in 129 reviews)); "Corporate Evolent seemed to be a nice company to work for with a great culture." ((in 117 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 107 reviews)); "So many great people with such talent and passion for taking care of people (who are leaving as quickly as they can find other jobs)" ((in 94 reviews)); "Unlimited PTO which was nice." ((in 76 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Evolent according to real employee reviews?

"Frequent layoffs are very scary" ((in 72 reviews)); "Poor management (or micromanagement)/communication." ((in 58 reviews)); "Poor leadership, no clear direction, if you’re not apart of the click you’re looked at as a problem." ((in 41 reviews)); "managers don't know answers to questions" ((in 34 reviews)); "There is no knowledge improvement plans or training which boost employee to take many initiatives for growth." ((in 26 reviews))

What are employees saying about Evolent layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Evolent locations?

Arlington , Chicago , Louisville , Indianapolis , Austin , Bedford , New York , Washington , Virginia Beach , Dallas , Brea , Phoenix , Albuquerque , Raleigh , Evansville , Los Angeles , Miami , Boston , Atlanta , Edison , Alexandria , Fairfax , Saint Louis , Corpus Christi , Baltimore , Doral , Lisle , Illinois City , Mesa , Charlotte

Evolent reviews

3.3

55% would recommend to a friend

(1,495 total reviews)

Seth Blackley

64% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

Evolent has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,495 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Evolent employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Jun 9, 2026

Remote work benefits overshadowed by management issues

Account director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Remote work -coworkers (Director level and below) are friendly for the most part and pleasant to work with

Cons

-No diversity in upper management -Upper Management plays favorites and is dishonest in their communication with direct reports -Pay is underwhelming

4.0

May 28, 2026

Join Evolent for the mission. Stay for the culture.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Evolent is a mission-driven organization where you can truly see the impact of your work in improving healthcare outcomes. The culture is collaborative and team-oriented, and I’ve had the chance to work with passionate, supportive colleagues across functions. There’s also strong flexibility with remote work and opportunities to grow if you’re proactive and open to learning.

Cons

Like many growing organizations, priorities can shift and the pace can be fast, so it’s important to be adaptable. The environment is also performance-driven, with clear metrics for success, which may not be for everyone. Experience can vary by team and leader, but overall there are opportunities to contribute and make an impact.

3.0

May 24, 2026

Fast-paced remote work but toxic leadership culture

Sr. director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote, fast paced, very easy to add value across multiple business units

Cons

Poor Work life balance, very toxic leadership at Managing Director level and above, strong culture of the good old boys club

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