Is Westat a good company to work for?

Westat has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 850 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 4% over the last 12 months. 71% of employees would recommend working at Westat to a friend and 26% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Westat have been left by employees working as Field Data Collector , Assessment Coordinator and Senior Research Associate .

Does Westat pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Westat employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Westat. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Westat?

71% of Westat employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Westat 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Westat?

Field Interviewer (92) , Research Assistant (63) , Research Associate (31) , Research Analyst (28) , Senior Study Director (22) , Assessment Coordinator (20) , Data Collector (19) , Field Data Collector (12) , Supervisor (11) , Telephone Interviewer (11) , Senior Research Associate (10) , Interviewer (9) , Lead Research Associate (8) , Assessment Administrator (7) , Administrative Assistant (6)

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

"People were nice and helpful when you had questions" ((in 66 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 51 reviews)); "Flexible work from home arrangements." ((in 33 reviews)); "Excellent training and support." ((in 28 reviews)); "flexible hours is the best part about this job." ((in 18 reviews))

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

"Low pay and sometimes not many projects available." ((in 66 reviews)); "oriented environment and poor management" ((in 39 reviews)); "The majority of the senior managers have been with the company for more that 20 years." ((in 26 reviews)); "Many supervisors like to micromanage and tell field workers how they should work Micro" ((in 24 reviews)); "Low salary and a little behind in terms of providing current software for their employees to work more efficiently." ((in 21 reviews))

What are employees saying about Westat layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Westat locations?

Rockville , Los Angeles , Bethesda , Gaithersburg , New York , Washington , Atlanta , Chicago , Dallas , Houston , Philadelphia , Baltimore , Silver Spring , Miami , Kansas City , Austin , Indianapolis , Cincinnati , Sacramento , San Jose , Anchorage , Fort Worth , Merced , Seattle , Tacoma , Portland , Jacksonville , Maryland City , Edison , Elizabeth

Westat reviews

3.7

71% would recommend to a friend

(713 total reviews)

Scott Royal

77% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

Westat has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 713 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Westat employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

713 reviews

3.0

Mar 2, 2015

The best job I ever had and the worst job I ever had as a MEPS traveling interviewer

Meps interviewer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible time work from home, good 401k with some matching and a very good ESOP once you have been vested, Many great colleagues and chances to travel nationally including Alaska and Hawaii

Cons

Wow not enough room Most of the supervisors I had were a bit off balance, Much due to the unrealistic expectations to finish completes at a very high 90’s percentile and its not possible so they hint at u that if u can just be in the home with computer going at least 30 minutes even if they run you out after 30 minutes and 70% is left undone they mark the rest of the answers as complete but non responsive? how does that work? Oh and I pointed out that very situation and it was like yelling the emperor has no clothes on!!!

4.0

Feb 27, 2015

A good work from home company.

Field supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very nice for those who do not want to commute and who are independently motivated to achieve results and are self starters.

Cons

It is challenging to demonstrate to your long distance boss that you are capable and trustworthy of working independently. Some are fine and a few are too concerned about control.

2.0

Feb 27, 2015

Westat Field Interviewer

Field interviewer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some flexibility for a part time job.

Cons

Low pay for skills required, no benefits.

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