Question 1

Is Westat a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Westat has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 849 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 71% of employees would recommend working at Westat to a friend and 29% 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.

Question 2

Does Westat pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Westat employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Westat. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Westat?

Accepted Answer

71% of Westat employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Westat 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Westat?

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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)

Question 5

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

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"People were nice and helpful when you had questions" ((in 64 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 51 reviews)); "Flexible schedule, work from home, 5 surveys to each household over a 2 year period" ((in 34 reviews)); "Excellent Training" ((in 29 reviews)); "Supervisors can be great mentors." ((in 23 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"Low pay and sometimes not many projects available." ((in 70 reviews)); "oriented environment and poor management" ((in 42 reviews)); "The majority of the senior managers have been with the company for more that 20 years." ((in 27 reviews)); "Low salary and a little behind in terms of providing current software for their employees to work more efficiently." ((in 20 reviews)); "Little opportunity for advancement" ((in 10 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Westat layoffs in 2026?

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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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Westat locations?

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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

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