Does Hanover Research pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hanover Research employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hanover Research. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hanover Research?

66% of Hanover Research employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hanover Research 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hanover Research?

Business Development Associate (22) , Research Associate (20) , Content Analyst (15) , Business Development Associate (BDA) (12) , Senior Research Associate (11) , Content Director (10) , Senior Content Analyst (9) , Researcher (8) , Director (6) , Analyst (5) , Research Analyst (5) , Sales Director (5) , Associate (4) , Business Development (4) , Grants Consultant (4)

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

"People are great!" ((in 37 reviews)); "Coworkers are friendly and happy to help or collaborate" ((in 22 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 9 reviews)); "The training and coaching function has recently been built out to support more of a formal skill education, which is fantastic." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"I left because the low pay wasn’t worth the high amount of stress that I experienced while there." ((in 22 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 14 reviews)); "While Hanover consciously builds a structure of support for its employees through assigning research coaches, personal managers, and keeping lines of communication open between HR and other employees, individuals must take the initiative to ask for help when they need it." ((in 13 reviews)); "making sometimes seems a bit haphazard in upper management, with priorities shifting or lack of follow" ((in 12 reviews)); "averse leadership, the company isn't doing well and isn't investing in the future." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hanover Research layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Hanover Research locations?

Arlington , Washington , Ballston , New York , Chicago , Virginia Beach , Alexandria , Howell , Grand Rapids , Cleveland , San Francisco , Fort Collins , Seattle , Tacoma , Atlanta

Hanover Research reviews

3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(320 total reviews)

Wes Givens

54% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (320 reviews)

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Hanover Research has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 320 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hanover Research employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

320 reviews

5.0

Apr 14, 2026

Great culture and people, but limited advancement opportunities

Content director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company's culture is great. Lots of nice and brilliant people to work with.

Cons

Not a lot of opportunities for advancement.

Hanover Research Response

3w

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed working at Hanover! Please feel free to reach out to peoplesupport@hanoverresearch.com with any more information or if you have questions about our annual performance review process and career pathways. -The People Team

5.0

Mar 18, 2026

Great people interesting clients

Business development director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The K12 team is wonderful. Every level of leadership encourages collaboration, coaching, and professional growth. The clients we work with have pressing needs and we able to customize our support to fit their unique gaps.

Cons

None come to mind at the moment

Hanover Research Response

3w

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoy working at Hanover! We’re especially glad to hear your positive feedback about our K-12 team and leadership, and that the work you do for clients is impactful. Please feel free to reach out to peoplesupport@hanoverresearch.com with any more information. -The People Team

5.0

Dec 16, 2025

Overall good

Grants research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy work, consistent schedule Interesting projects

Cons

It can be monotonous after some time little oppourtunity for advancement or pay raises

Hanover Research Response

3w

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed working at Hanover! We understand that room for advancement is important. At Hanover, we aim to support employee development through structured, annual performance reviews, which provide an opportunity for employees and managers to have meaningful conversations around performance, career goals, and progression. These reviews are designed to create space to discuss growth paths and skill development. -The People Team

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Jobs at Hanover Research

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