Question 1

Does HKS pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HKS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HKS. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at HKS?

Accepted Answer

91% of HKS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated HKS 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at HKS?

Accepted Answer

Architect (45), Designer (25), Architectural Designer (21), Project Architect (21), Intern (20), Design Professional (18), Vice President (17), Associate (12), Design Professional I (10), Intern Architect (10), Job Captain (10), Summer Intern (9), Design Professional II (8), Architectural Design Professional I (7), Interior Designer (7)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"Some great projects and people." ((in 51 reviews)); "Cares about you as a person and has a great culture!!! Just ask everyone who joins after being at other places for years" ((in 38 reviews)); "Great work / life balance" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great leadership in the firm that trains younger generations to insure a strong continuing foundation in the firm" ((in 19 reviews)); "Endless opportunities to grow your career and research new ways of thinking" ((in 18 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Employee base pay is very low in roles below VP and bonus structure is not transparent." ((in 18 reviews)); "The salary was low because it's an startup" ((in 16 reviews)); "IT department is dysfunctional and lead by poor management." ((in 16 reviews)); "Long hours, requires you to be driven both in your career and in your goals." ((in 8 reviews)); "intense deadlines and long hours" ((in 6 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about HKS redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

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