Does Softworld pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Softworld employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Softworld. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Softworld?

57% of Softworld employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Softworld 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Softworld?

Technical Recruiter (15) , Delivery Manager (11) , Recruiter (9) , Software Developer (7) , Consultant (6) , Project Manager (3) , Senior Java Developer (3) , Software Engineer (3) , Business Analyst (2) , Change Manager (2) , IT Solutions Manager (2) , Mechanical Engineer (2) , Senior Delivery Manager (2) , Senior Recruiter (2) , Senior Software Engineer (2)

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

"Good pay and very flexible" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 9 reviews)); "The training was also great" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great culture and chances to excel" ((in 7 reviews)); "Better base salary and commission plan than other agencies, but this did not make up for the awful treatment from management" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Benefits are expensive for a family." ((in 9 reviews)); "I emailed my manager and never received a response." ((in 4 reviews)); "It is great for them to be able to grant me 5 extra personal days to make it easier to schedule my time off." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Softworld layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Softworld locations?

Waltham , Plano , Boston , Dallas , Fairfax , New York , Washington , Troy , Nashua , Seattle , Worcester , Sterling Heights , Raritan , Forest , Chantilly , Springfield , Winchester , Arnold , Scottsdale , Detroit , South Lyon , Fort Worth , Irving , San Antonio , Nashville , Lathrop , Dover , Littleton , Las Vegas , Providence

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Softworld reviews

3.7

57% would recommend to a friend

(44 total reviews)

Chris Layden

Not enough data to show CEO approval

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

3.2

Compensation and benefits

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44 reviews

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4.0

Jun 4, 2024

Nice place to start a career

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good management, good culture, fair pay

Cons

High volume (75+ calls a day), very transactional nature

Softworld Response

Thank you for your feedback; glad to hear about your positive experience on management, pay and culture. I agree that the staffing industry is demanding, especially early in your career; we pride ourselves on high standards within the industry, as demonstrated by our strong track record of success for early-career professionals. If you have any additional comments, I can be reached at 781-373-8452. Thank you again for your review.

3.0

Jun 3, 2024

Anywhere is better than here.

Mechanical engineer (contractor)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a job that pays money. I like the company and people I work at. Not Softworld.

Cons

Disorganized. I was promised a raise and it's been a year. Nothing yet. Never listened. I've had 8 handlers since I started. I don't even bother learning their names.

Softworld Response

Hello - thank you for sharing this feedback with us. I'm very sorry to hear of your negative experience so far with Softworld. We strive to be competitive with what the market is yielding in terms of compensation, as well as keep an open line of communication with our consultants regarding pay raises. Please feel free to reach out to me at your convenience, 781-833-0280, and I would be happy to have a discussion with you regarding this.

2.0

Jan 1, 2024

No annual appraisal

Technical lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work in the project

Cons

No annual appraisal for period i worked, low pay

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