Is Guidehouse a good company to work for?

Guidehouse has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 2,991 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months. 40% of employees would recommend working at Guidehouse to a friend and 33% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Guidehouse have been left by employees working as Intern , Data Scientist and Director .

Does Guidehouse pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Guidehouse employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Guidehouse. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Guidehouse?

40% of Guidehouse employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Guidehouse 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Guidehouse?

Senior Consultant (603) , Consultant (354) , Managing Consultant (174) , Senior Associate (100) , Associate Director (86) , Director (64) , Analyst (60) , Manager (43) , Associate (36) , Consultant II (33) , AR Caller (27) , Process Associate (26) , Intern (24) , AR Associate (22) , Software Engineer (22)

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

"and great people" ((in 237 reviews)); "Workload and work/life balance is good" ((in 157 reviews)); "Good Overall And good pay" ((in 140 reviews)); "Benefits are good but not as great as advertised" ((in 111 reviews)); "Met some great coworkers and friends." ((in 70 reviews))

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

"Management is poor" ((in 105 reviews)); "low salary and under average" ((in 63 reviews)); "Managers have the worst attitudes." ((in 57 reviews)); "Long hours and sometimes mundane tasks" ((in 44 reviews)); "Recent announcement of no bonuses for majority of staff last minute while senior execs continue to get bonuses compensated" ((in 42 reviews))

What are employees saying about Guidehouse layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Guidehouse locations?

Washington , New York , Chicago , McLean , Arlington , Atlanta , Tysons Corner , Boston , Lewisville , Boulder , Birmingham , Los Angeles , Dallas , San Francisco , Austin , Bethesda , San Antonio , Huntsville , Houston , Denver , Rockville , Charlotte , Philadelphia , Baltimore , Tampa , Saint Louis , Minneapolis , Indianapolis , Virginia Beach , Alexandria

Guidehouse reviews

3.1

40% would recommend to a friend

(2,792 total reviews)

Scott McIntyre

38% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (2,792 reviews)

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Guidehouse has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,792 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Guidehouse employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Oct 19, 2025

Good place to work

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong growth opportunities and leadership visibility with self advocacy.

Cons

Promotions can be bureaucratic, which can be expected at large firms.

2.0

Oct 18, 2025

Expect to work insane hours for next to nothing

Patient account representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You'll leave with a newfound appreciation for what a real, respectful workplace should look like

Cons

- The CEO treats the company like his personal playground, and everyone else is forced to tiptoe around his moods just to get through the day. - Supervisors twist the truth, contradict one another, and leave employees stuck in constant confusion. - The entire place runs on fear instead of respect, making every day feel like a battle to stay afloat. - Expect to work endless hours that bleed into nights and weekends, all for pay that barely justifies the effort. - Promises of "growth" and "career development" are nothing but lies meant to keep people quiet. - Appreciation does not exist here—only exhaustion, pressure, and silence. - The atmosphere drains any motivation you start with until you feel like you're just surviving instead of building a future. If you value your time, dignity, or mental well-being, stay far away from this place. It is an experience that leaves you exhausted, underpaid, and wondering how such a place is still allowed to operate.

3.0

Oct 17, 2025

Good, but had some recent challenges

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I'm not a consultant, but it seems like a good option for those who want to be in consulting. Also, the benefits are good.

Cons

Affected by recent government changes.

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