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 22 reviews)); "Great culture and people who are easy to work with" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good people and good benefits" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great team and helpful leadership" ((in 6 reviews)); "Great place to work and awesome colleagues." ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Hours are long and unsustainable." ((in 11 reviews)); "Low salaries are becoming a problem for a lot of people in the company" ((in 7 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 6 reviews)); "Overworked, not always reward for efforts, below average pay, large egos, clicky groups, boys club, poor systems in place/ lots of inefficiencies and not a culture for people juggling a family as the long hours are an expectation." ((in 5 reviews)); "Definite hierarchy and long hours" ((in 5 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

2.0

Jan 15, 2026

Soul crushing

Document controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The strength of Populous lies in its people. I worked alongside talented, supportive colleagues.

Cons

Long working hours are common, with a 35-hour contract often translating into 60–70 hours in practice. Communication within leadership can be inconsistent, deadlines are frequently unrealistic, and performance is not always reflected in bonuses. Experiences with management can vary, with some instances of favouritism and unfair treatment.

4.0

Oct 24, 2025

Pretty happy here

Senior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great colleagues and opportunities to work on some cool projects

Cons

None that come to mind immediately

4.0

Oct 17, 2025

Great

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cool project. Co workers are very helpful.

Cons

The client type can be demanding.

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