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 101 reviews)); "Good benefit and learning environment" ((in 72 reviews)); "Good pay and healthcare oriented." ((in 56 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great colleagues with long time experience." ((in 44 reviews))

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

"poor management and proper planning" ((in 98 reviews)); "Upper management is ancient in its thinking." ((in 37 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 32 reviews)); "heavy (more chiefs than indians), constant restructuring and layoffs, lack of work" ((in 26 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).

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1K reviews

5.0

Sep 26, 2013

A great place to work

Tech iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The management, my co workers and the ability to cross train.

Cons

I liked the 4 day work week but not that it had to be on sundays

1.0

Sep 6, 2013

This company is circling the drain.

Principal electronics design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No redeeming qualities exist for this company.

Cons

PerkinElmer is run by accountants and Wall Street. There is no vision other than to milk the product lines they have acquired and layoff the staff at the acquired companies. If you are at a company that was acquired, watch out.

2.0

Sep 2, 2013

Sliding downhill since PE took over

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work with dedicated fantastic coworkers. Sadly, that is the only thing that I can think of.

Cons

Disorganized ; Not interested in employee or customer feedback ; Clear that management is not interested in any opinions other than what they have already formed

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Sliding downhill since PE took over

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