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 104 reviews)); "Good benefit and learning environment" ((in 75 reviews)); "Good pay and healthcare oriented." ((in 59 reviews)); "Great colleagues with long time experience." ((in 44 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 40 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 32 reviews)); "The company is too risk adverse and there is a lack of leadership for the overall organization." ((in 31 reviews)); "constant layoffs" ((in 26 reviews)); "No bonuses and no performance" ((in 15 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

4.0

Oct 26, 2023

Evolving and Emerging

Marketing projects specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working for my boss has been the best professional experience I have ever had. I have been exposed to so many aspects of the business and marketing world, and I get to explore and pursue projects that I am passionate about.

Cons

Since the company transformation the overall corporate culture has changed and not necessarily for the better.

3.0

Oct 12, 2023

Good place but going through some changes

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting job as the industry is always changing

Cons

Support is not provided for those who need it most

2.0

Oct 10, 2023

toxic

Graphic designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

benefits but those fluctuated like health insurance fluctuated companies each year not consistent

Cons

very bottom line focused, people don’t matter. No transparency and when you’re out with certain management no warning is given, you’re gossiped about- toxic workplace.

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Evolving and Emerging

Good place but going through some changes

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