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 194 reviews)); "There is a good work life balance and they want you to excel and better yourself." ((in 63 reviews)); "good benefits, work from home" ((in 62 reviews)); "Great director and leadership locally in Blacksburg." ((in 42 reviews)); "The team was great and friendly." ((in 32 reviews))

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

"The managers have no idea what they are doing or why they are doing it." ((in 33 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 23 reviews)); "No Training was offered" ((in 20 reviews)); "No bonus for contract work." ((in 16 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Nov 18, 2024

Good benefits

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Have Great work life balance

Cons

It was a contracted position, they laid me off and others in a unprofessional way

Peraton Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear you had an overall great experience during your time here.

3.0

Nov 14, 2024

Solid Job with Room for Improvement

User interface engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Peraton offers a supportive environment for career development, allowing employees to work on meaningful government projects that make a real impact. The workplace culture is collaborative, with talented teams that foster a productive and friendly atmosphere. Peraton provides a solid work-life balance and some flexibility in how projects are approached, giving employees a chance to grow professionally. Additionally, there’s valuable exposure to diverse technologies, helping to build a well-rounded skill set.

Cons

At times, organizational issues can affect project continuity and communication, which may lead to minor delays or adjustments. Some projects face resource limitations, occasionally resulting in heavier workloads or extended timelines. While the company offers good benefits, there is room for improvement in making the advancement structure more competitive to align with industry expectations.

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.

3.0

Nov 1, 2024

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Data entry specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work at your own pace and offered over time

Cons

Was a govt contractor and with that comes layoffs when it comes time to tighten the belt.

Peraton Response

1y

Thanks for taking the time to write a review.

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