Does NV5 pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NV5 employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NV5. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NV5?

51% of NV5 employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NV5 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NV5?

Project Manager (35) , Engineer (11) , GIS Technician (11) , Project Engineer (11) , Senior Project Manager (11) , GIS Analyst (10) , Manager (10) , Assistant Engineer (9) , Technician (9) , Assistant Civil Engineer (8) , Senior Engineer (8) , Administrative Assistant (6) , Director (6) , Mechanical Engineer (6) , Analyst (5)

What are the pros of working at NV5 according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 42 reviews)); "Good coworkers made a terrible workplace bearable." ((in 14 reviews)); "Supportive and friendly work environment." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good opportunities for professional growth." ((in 10 reviews)); "Flexible Hours and Good location." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NV5 according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are not great" ((in 30 reviews)); "Not very engaging and the pay was low." ((in 29 reviews)); "Fake promises and poor management." ((in 27 reviews)); "There are no bonuses and raises are limited to "cost of living" 3% per year." ((in 21 reviews)); "Upper management inspires absolutely zero confidence." ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about NV5 layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about NV5 layoffs and their outlook for job security at NV5 in 2026.

What are the top reviewed NV5 locations?

San Diego , Portland , New York , Corvallis , Hollywood , Saint Paul , Boston , Cary , Orlando , Las Vegas , Lexington-Fayette , Sacramento , Denver , Atlanta , Los Angeles , Miami , Saint Petersburg , Braintree , Madison , Washington , Charlotte , Seattle , Wilsonville , Andover , Parsippany , Arlington , Phoenix , Raleigh , Austin , Houston

NV5 reviews

3.1

51% would recommend to a friend

(456 total reviews)

Dickerson Wright

38% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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NV5 has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 456 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NV5 employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

456 reviews

4.0

Jan 19, 2026

Changes keep happening.

Marketing and proposal specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work/life balance. Great people to work with. Marketing group works well together. New leadership will hopefully stay the same for more than a year.

Cons

Lots if changes through mergers and acquisitions over the last 5 years. Appreciation of hard work could be noticed and appreciated.

2.0

Jan 7, 2026

Depends

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large Company, hybrid work model

Cons

Business is rapidly changing, they have been making cuts, Some areas of business are struggling while others are doing well.

3.0

Jan 4, 2026

Healthy Environment, substandard pay

Senior geospatial technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Healthy work environment with great colleagues Flexibility with hours/hybrid schedule

Cons

Substandard pay for position, especially for the expense of the area Little advancement opportunity Upper management consistently demoralize team, even when performing beyond expectations

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