Does Westat pay their employees well?

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.

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 3.8 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 64 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 50 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and work from home options." ((in 32 reviews)); "Excellent Training" ((in 31 reviews)); "Ability to move and work with other department, good supervisors" ((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 68 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 24 reviews)); "Little opportunity for advancement" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Westat redundancies in 2026?

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

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3.6

71% would recommend to a friend

(710 total reviews)

Scott Royal

77% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (710 reviews)

Westat has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 710 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 and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0

18 June 2026

Great company to grow your career

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Amazing place to work with very smart colleagues, diverse project portfolio, and career advancement opportunities.

Cons

Federal contract work can be unstable at times.

4.0

24 May 2026

Flexible work with fair pay, but limited advancement

Field interviewer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility Fair pay Opportunity for travel

Cons

Temporary employment Lack of opportunities to advance

4.0

19 May 2026

Great work-life balance, but little recognition for tenure

Lead research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

work life balance was great

Cons

they do not care how long you worked for the company.

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