Is Peraton a good company to work for?

Peraton has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 1,923 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 194 reviews)); "There is a good work life balance and they want you to excel and better yourself." ((in 62 reviews)); "Work from home, flexible schedule" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great director and leadership locally in Blacksburg." ((in 40 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 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 24 reviews)); "No Training was offered" ((in 22 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

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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Reviews by job title

540 reviews

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3.0

Oct 26, 2024

Salary systems eng

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay was great, also great working with military.

Cons

System I worked on was not the best kept so took a year to get it back to running.

Peraton Response

1y

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.

4.0

Oct 24, 2024

Good

Data scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote work, flexible hours, nice people tow work with

Cons

pay is way below market rate

Peraton Response

1y

Hello! We understand that compensation is an important aspect of your overall job satisfaction, and we want to address your concerns. Please contact benefits@peraton.com to discuss your total compensation package.

5.0

Oct 23, 2024

Great Company to work for

Intelligence analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Pay, Great benefits, good working environment, supportive managers.

Cons

Most contracts in Virginia are located in the DMV, which can be a hinderance for people wanting to stay in Charlottesville, VA but want to work for the company.

Peraton Response

1y

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.

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