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 107 reviews)); "Good benefit and learning environment" ((in 75 reviews)); "Good pay and healthcare oriented." ((in 57 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 47 reviews)); "Great colleagues with long time experience." ((in 44 reviews))

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

"Upper management is ancient in its thinking." ((in 39 reviews)); "Too many managers" ((in 34 reviews)); "The company is too risk adverse and there is a lack of leadership for the overall organization." ((in 33 reviews)); "heavy (more chiefs than indians), constant restructuring and layoffs, lack of work" ((in 26 reviews)); "No bonuses and no performance" ((in 14 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

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PerkinElmer reviews

2.8

31% would recommend to a friend

(1,176 total reviews)

Michael Stubblefield

48% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Career opportunities

2.2

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Aug 9, 2014

Upper Management losing focus

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The total compensation is quite competitive, and there are some great mid level managers. In addition, my department does have a great opportunity for personal growth and training available.

Cons

Upper management has lost site of the importance of a positive company culture, and teamwork. There have been many bottom line cuts which have contributed to a loss of morale and innovation from the company as a whole. As others have stated, when there is a sole focus of the current quarter you will start to see a small negative effect on the bottom line in the future. Unfortunately, those losses are starting to mount and the general trend is currently in the negative direction.

3.0

Aug 8, 2014

Proceed with caution

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people who work at PE have their hearts in the right place and are generally very bright. The company promotes international travel and experience for its employees.

Cons

Employees are often at the whim of a management team that changes direction too frequently to be effective over the long term. The management team also tends to talk in a supportive way about products, categories or businesses but not back that support with actions.

2.0

Aug 7, 2014

Technology Company that has lost their Way

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very nice people to work with.

Cons

Constant change and reorganization.

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