Is Perkins & Will a good company to work for?

Perkins & Will has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 773 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Perkins & Will to a friend and 57% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Perkins & Will have been left by employees working as Interior Designer , Intern and Designer I .

Does Perkins & Will pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Perkins & Will employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Perkins & Will. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Perkins & Will?

70% of Perkins & Will employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Perkins & Will 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Perkins & Will?

Architect (59) , Designer (39) , Interior Designer (31) , Project Architect (31) , Designer II (26) , Intern (25) , Designer I (18) , Architectural Designer (11) , Interior Designer II (11) , Marketing Coordinator (9) , Project Manager (9) , Senior Project Manager (9) , Arch I (8) , Architectural Intern (8) , Senior Designer (8)

What are the pros of working at Perkins & Will according to real employee reviews?

"Great work and people." ((in 75 reviews)); "Great culture and cool projects." ((in 47 reviews)); "The prenatal care benefits are good too." ((in 30 reviews)); "Diversity and good work life balance" ((in 19 reviews)); "nice coworkers and very talented." ((in 19 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Perkins & Will according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and lots overtime" ((in 29 reviews)); "Long hours and no live work balance" ((in 21 reviews)); "Low salary and not friendly to international employees" ((in 14 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 14 reviews)); "Bad leadership and a ton of turnover" ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Perkins & Will layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Perkins & Will locations?

Chicago , New York , Boston , Atlanta , Seattle , Dallas , San Francisco , Los Angeles , Washington , Houston , Denver , Miami , Minneapolis , Austin , Charlotte , Raleigh , Dallas-Fort Worth , Durham , Bainbridge Island , Watford City , Coral Gables

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Perkins & Will reviews

3.6

70% would recommend to a friend

(654 total reviews)

Phil Harrison

84% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

3.2

Compensation and benefits

Perkins & Will has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 654 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Perkins & Will employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

654 reviews

4.0

May 8, 2026

not bad

Marketing coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

resources, support, very well-run, knowledgeable, and structured. great place to be for early career

Cons

a bit siloed due to large firm structure, minimal growth opportunities

3.0

Apr 12, 2026

Strong resources and learning, but political studio culture

Interior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Access to a wide range of resources and strong design exposure across projects. Opportunity to learn from skilled and talented designers. Work that can push both design thinking and technical development.

Cons

Studio culture can be highly political, with favoritism influencing visibility, opportunities, and recognition. Advancement is not always clearly tied to performance, which can make growth feel uncertain. The interiors team can feel cliquey, and those outside core groups may have limited access to mentorship and support. Feedback can be inconsistent or disconnected from day-to-day project work, making it difficult to build confidence and grow.

3.0

Apr 9, 2026

Good financial support but toxic work culture varies by team

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good financial support to grow your knowledge, get licensure etc.

Cons

work culture can be toxic depending on team and project.

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