Is Peraton a good company to work for?

Peraton has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 1,924 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 59% of employees would recommend working at Peraton to a friend and 55% 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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Peraton?

59% of Peraton employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Peraton 3.7 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 (29) , 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 197 reviews)); "There is a good work life balance and they want you to excel and better yourself." ((in 64 reviews)); "Good work from home sets own schedule can work any hours" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great director and leadership locally in Blacksburg." ((in 43 reviews)); "salary is competitive" ((in 33 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)); "No Training was offered" ((in 21 reviews)); "No bonus for contract work." ((in 18 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

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3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(540 total reviews)

Steve Schorer

61% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

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4.0

Mar 19, 2025

Good Pay

Systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Initial pay is good. Benefits are decent.

Cons

None that I can think of

Peraton Response

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. Employees are compensated based on skill level, location, and experience. We are committed to providing you benefits that go beyond traditional offerings to meet your family’s diverse needs.

3.0

Mar 19, 2025

Long Days

Portfolio financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote work is available for many positions

Cons

Long hours without additional compensation

Peraton Response

Thanks for taking the time to write a review. Peraton launched a Career & Compensation Framework. This system provides a competitive pay structure and better career growth opportunities for you. For additional information, reach out to your manager or HR business partner.

5.0

Mar 18, 2025

I would recommend to work here

Scrum master/agile coach

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Lots of opportunities to grow within the company - Great pay

Cons

- Not really a con for me but a big chunk of the work is onsite

Peraton Response

Thanks for your feedback! Have you explored the assortment of tools on The Lens? You can enroll in mentorships, professional development programs, networking, and leader camps. We encourage you to contact your manager to discuss your options or visit our intranet for more information. We thank you for your feedback as it helps us to improve our commitment to the development of our employees.

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