Question 1

Is HOK a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

HOK has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 721 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 83% of employees would recommend working at HOK to a friend and 77% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about HOK have been left by employees working as Intern, Design Professional and Senior Design Professional.

Question 2

Does HOK pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HOK employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HOK. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at HOK?

Accepted Answer

83% of HOK employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated HOK 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at HOK?

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Architect (51), Design Professional (45), Interior Designer (36), Designer (28), Interior Design Professional (21), Intern (19), Senior Design Professional (19), Architectural Designer (12), Project Architect (12), Project Manager (11), Internship (8), Project Designer (8), Architecture Intern (7), Marketing Coordinator (7), Senior Designer (7)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"benefits are good but not the best." ((in 34 reviews)); "Great culture/ great people/ exposure to large projects" ((in 28 reviews)); "It is a good work environment" ((in 18 reviews)); "Plus a beautiful office to work in." ((in 15 reviews)); "Colleagues and coworkers are amazing!" ((in 12 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"Work/life balance can be difficult." ((in 20 reviews)); "Specific to the TAMPA location: Bad management and leadership." ((in 19 reviews)); "Low pay for their admin" ((in 19 reviews)); "Bad management to deal with and lack of coordination" ((in 18 reviews)); "low salary and sometime more work time" ((in 15 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about HOK layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed HOK locations?

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New York, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, Saint Louis, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Kansas City, Dallas, Seattle, Tampa, Culver City, Philadelphia, Denver, Phila, Summit, Peoria, Austin, Missouri City, San Juan, Knoxville, Columbus, Overland Park, East Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Miami, Coral Gables, Manhattan

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