Question 1

Does Applied Research Associates pay their employees well?

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

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Applied Research Associates?

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51% of Applied Research Associates employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Applied Research Associates 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Applied Research Associates?

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Software Engineer (20), Staff Engineer (12), Engineer (9), Staff Software Engineer (7), Junior Software Engineer (6), Intern (4), Scientist (4), Technical Writer (4), Civil Engineering Technician (3), Engineering Technician (3), Senior Program Manager (3), Senior Software Developer (3), Senior Software Engineer (3), Software Developer (3), Systems Administrator (3)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Applied Research Associates according to real employee reviews?

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"Great benefits and the work saves lives" ((in 36 reviews)); "The people are great and the company really focuses on hiring those that mesh well with the company culture." ((in 20 reviews)); "The management is good" ((in 13 reviews)); "good work life balance" ((in 10 reviews)); "Good culture and learning opportunities" ((in 10 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Applied Research Associates according to real employee reviews?

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"Low pay" ((in 15 reviews)); "1. Salaries are artificially low (compared to the overall industry) because of their Employee Stock program (ESOP)." ((in 6 reviews)); "Abysmal, from top of company to managers to inter" ((in 5 reviews)); "Bonuses are only for Project Leaders" ((in 3 reviews)); "6, fresh grads that have worked at ARA for a few years realize the downsides and low pay and use ARA as a springboard for better opportunities." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Applied Research Associates redundancies in 2026?

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

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What are the top reviewed Applied Research Associates locations?

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Smart colleagues and interesting projects hindered by bureaucracy

Good culture with slow pay increases

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