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 48 reviews)); "Flexible work from home arrangements." ((in 32 reviews)); "Excellent training and support." ((in 28 reviews)); "Good work life balance here" ((in 24 reviews))

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

"Low pay and sometimes not many projects available." ((in 67 reviews)); "oriented environment and poor management" ((in 40 reviews)); "The majority of the senior managers have been with the company for more that 20 years." ((in 28 reviews)); "Low salary and a little behind in terms of providing current software for their employees to work more efficiently." ((in 21 reviews)); "Little opportunity for advancement" ((in 10 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).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

713 reviews

5.0

Apr 25, 2015

Field Data Collector

Field interviewer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful company to work for. They stood beside me through a 7 month period where I couldn't work.

Cons

Right now there aren't enough hours to even call it part time.

5.0

Apr 5, 2015

Working for Westat was a wonderful experience. Hope to work for them again!

Field interviewer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Professional, Supportive to Employees. Competitive pay. The best teammates!

Cons

Nothing negative about the company.

5.0

Mar 3, 2015

Telephone Data Collector

Telephone data collector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Their surveys are used for important nationwide research projects. I also like the fact that you get paid every week (direct deposit). The night differential pay helps a lot. You can chose your own schedule and can work a minimum of 15 hours a week to a maximum of 40 hours a week. The performance reviews are approximately every six months depending on the hours worked during that time frame. If you are hardworking and committed, you will move forward in this company. Your mentor is your key contact person and replies promptly to your emails. There is so much to learn.

Cons

Constant reviews from team leaders can be perceived as micromanagement by some employees. Reviews are important for advancement, quality and training purposes. It is also a good opportunity to meet the team leaders during their feedback.

Viewing 172 - 174 of 713 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

S&P Global

3.8★Compensation & Benefits

AlphaSights

3.8★Compensation & Benefits

University of Missouri

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

Stony Brook University

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at Westat

Billing Specialist - Hybrid

Expense Administrator

Billing Specialist - Hybrid

Survey Telephone Follow-Up (Hourly)

IT Business Analyst (Lead IT Associate) - HYBRID

Westat

Westat reviews

Ratings by category

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Field Data Collector

Working for Westat was a wonderful experience. Hope to work for them again!

Telephone Data Collector

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at Westat

Westat reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Westat reviews FAQs

Jobs at Westat