Does Populous pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Populous employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Populous. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Populous?

70% of Populous employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Populous 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Populous?

Architect (42) , Architectural Designer (28) , Architectural Assistant (9) , Designer (8) , Associate (5) , BIM Coordinator (4) , Landscape Architect (4) , Senior Architect (4) , Architectural Graduate (3) , Senior Architectural Designer (3) , Senior Designer (3) , Arch Designer II (2) , Architect Technician (2) , Architecture Designer (2) , Graduate Architect (2)

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

"All are great people to work with" ((in 21 reviews)); "Great culture and people who are easy to work with" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good people and good benefits" ((in 9 reviews)); "Nice office" ((in 7 reviews)); "They recognized my strengths and gave me the opportunity to manage projects for the first time; I didn't disappoint and felt valued for the hard work I put in." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Hours are long and unsustainable." ((in 9 reviews)); "Low salaries are becoming a problem for a lot of people in the company" ((in 8 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 7 reviews)); "Bad managers" ((in 4 reviews)); "Definite hierarchy and long hours" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Populous layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Populous locations?

Kansas City , Dallas , Denver , New York , Los Angeles , Houston

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Populous reviews

3.6

70% would recommend to a friend

(185 total reviews)

Bruce Miller

71% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

2.9

Work/Life balance

Populous has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 185 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Populous 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

185 reviews

5.0

Apr 29, 2022

Good employer

Riba part i architectural assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Awesome projects, friendly co-workers and stuff, good employee benefits

Cons

The only disadvantage, which mostly occurs in many architectural firms, is the unpaid overtime

5.0

Apr 22, 2022

Wonderfully Supportive and Collaborative Team

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A wonderful collective team based in the Brisbane head office, extremely inclusive and supportive group amongst all the different teams. The company run many useful initiatives and there is plenty of opportunity for those wanting to learn new skills and collaborate with others.

Cons

Work / life balance at times a juggle when large projects are on the go.

4.0

Apr 3, 2022

Good projects

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large scale projects, young vibrant team, good communication between staff, good office strategies for staff during the pandemic.

Cons

Low salaries, one office far from central London, long working hours for some teams and not others... no consistency

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