Does PerkinElmer pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, PerkinElmer employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at PerkinElmer. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PerkinElmer?

31% of PerkinElmer employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated PerkinElmer 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at PerkinElmer?

Field Service Engineer (22) , Lab Technician (21) , Manager (19) , Engineer (18) , Sales (16) , RNA Extraction Technician (15) , Scientist (13) , Software Engineer (13) , Director (12) , Product Manager (12) , Project Manager (12) , Customer Support Engineer (11) , Applications Scientist (10) , Laboratory Technician (10) , Sales Representative (10)

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

"The people are great & the company does amazing things for human health" ((in 105 reviews)); "Good benefit and learning environment" ((in 77 reviews)); "Good pay and healthcare oriented." ((in 56 reviews)); "Great colleagues with long time experience." ((in 47 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 43 reviews))

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

"poor management and proper planning" ((in 96 reviews)); "Upper management is ancient in its thinking." ((in 38 reviews)); "The company is too risk adverse and there is a lack of leadership for the overall organization." ((in 32 reviews)); "Too many managers" ((in 31 reviews)); "Constant layoffs." ((in 27 reviews))

What are employees saying about PerkinElmer layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed PerkinElmer locations?

Shelton , Waltham , Boston , Hopkinton , Valencia , New York , Cambridge , Collegeville , Pittsburgh , Chicago , Los Angeles , Austin , San Diego , Alameda , San Jose , Bridgeport , Greenville , Atlanta , Downers Grove , Houston , Seattle , Rensselaer , Hebron , Akron , Columbus , Santa Clarita , San Francisco , Santa Clara , Rockville , Raleigh

PerkinElmer reviews

2.8

31% would recommend to a friend

(1,176 total reviews)

Michael Stubblefield

48% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

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PerkinElmer has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,176 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The PerkinElmer employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Feb 8, 2017

Downsizing

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some really talented co-workers at this location and the end product (medical X-Ray device) is used to help save lives.

Cons

Call it the incredible shrinking business. It was really great to go to work every day and bring the fab up to speed and increase the yields but management wanted to increase profits and started laying off some really good talent and kept the bad managers in place ruining the culture for the worker bees.

PerkinElmer Response

9y

Thank you for your loyalty over the past 8 years. We wish you the very best at your next opportunity.

3.0

Feb 4, 2017

Life Science division

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Colleagues were great, middle management understands the market issues, despite the vacuum above them.

Cons

Constant reorganization and changing strategies. Poor communication between management and field sales team. Compensation bonus program is lame.

PerkinElmer Response

8y

We are glad to hear that your 10 years with us were good. Thank you! We appreciate the constructive feedback and recommendation. Best of luck in your new position.

3.0

Feb 3, 2017

Learning and sharing

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great product. Reasonable pay. Have clear career path. Great talent pool.

Cons

short sight in senior leadership team. Only focus on Q. No long term plan

PerkinElmer Response

9y

Thank you for your feedback and dedication to PKI! We are glad you have seen the investment in your career. We do encourage you to speak with your manager around your strategy concerns.

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