Is Peraton a good company to work for?

Peraton has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 1,920 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 58% of employees would recommend working at Peraton to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Peraton have been left by employees working as Intern , Network Engineer and Senior Research Scientist .

Does Peraton pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Peraton employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Peraton. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Peraton?

58% of Peraton employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Peraton 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Peraton?

Software Engineer (81) , Background Investigator (79) , Investigator (55) , Systems Engineer (53) , Systems Administrator (28) , Network Engineer (25) , Analyst (22) , Senior Software Engineer (22) , Business Analyst (21) , Program Manager (21) , Software Developer (21) , IT Specialist (20) , Background Investigator I (17) , Project Manager (15) , Manager (13)

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

"Benefits are good and affordable" ((in 201 reviews)); "Good work from home sets own schedule can work any hours" ((in 63 reviews)); "There is a good work life balance and they want you to excel and better yourself." ((in 59 reviews)); "Great director and leadership locally in Blacksburg." ((in 38 reviews)); "The team was great and friendly." ((in 36 reviews))

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

"Managers are young and inexperienced and only there to run reports about how badly everyone is doing." ((in 30 reviews)); "Almost everything is an emergency, good ole carrot and stick for advancement, upper management is a big issue." ((in 24 reviews)); "Instability and lack of communication" ((in 22 reviews)); "The onboarding and training could be better." ((in 21 reviews)); "No bonus for contract work." ((in 19 reviews))

What are employees saying about Peraton layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Peraton locations?

Herndon , Washington , Chantilly , Reston , San Diego , Arlington , Baltimore , Atlanta , Colorado Springs , Greenbelt , Blacksburg , Annapolis Junction , Alexandria , Las Cruces , San Antonio , Basking Ridge , Fairfax , New York , Huntsville , Norfolk , Virginia Beach , Silver Spring , McLean , Raleigh , Los Angeles , Offutt AFB , Boise , Richmond , Omaha , Denver

Peraton reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(1,739 total reviews)

Steve Schorer

61% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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Peraton has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,739 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Peraton employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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2K reviews

3.0

Jun 10, 2025

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Cyber watch analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, flexible work hours

Cons

They do not have a good tuition or professional development program in my opinion.

Peraton Response

1y

Thanks for being honest about your experience. Peraton is dedicated to enhancing the overall employee experience, and your feedback plays a crucial role in shaping our initiatives. Please contact the benefits team or your HR business partner. You can find your HR business partner on the Lens.

4.0

Jun 9, 2025

Decent for Fed CTR work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed environment, good bonuses, friendly managers

Cons

Recruiting is terrible, no mobility, no career growth

Peraton Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We launched Career Compass—an AI-powered platform that can assist you develop your career with Peraton. Check out the list of resources and videos to support your success.

2.0

Jun 9, 2025

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Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home, thats about it

Cons

No growth. No communication. Nepotism.

Peraton Response

1y

Career Development has been a focus area for Peraton over the last few months and we have made investments in our employees and managers. We have incorporated a new tool that enables our employees to have better conversations with their manager, among other efforts.

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