


Diverse employees at Perkins & Will have rated Office Culture, Environment, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Perkins & Will have rated CEO Rating, Happiness, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Perkins & Will employees are 6% more likely to recommend Perkins & Will as a great place to work
| 41% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 35% | Detractors |
Working at Perkins & Will is rated highly by 50 employees, across various culture dimensions. Perkins & Will employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Happiness, and Team categories, putting Perkins & Will’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Perkins & Will was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Perkins & Will is rated A-
Last updated 21 days ago
Perkins & Will ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 21 Perkins & Will employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Perkins & Will improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
What did you like most about the interview process?They listened to my questions
What makes you most happy at work?Learning something new every day/week/month
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?People want each other to succeed
What does the leadership team need to get better at?So far so good not know later
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?We are not paying competitive wages right now. It's causing us to lose talent both incoming and outgoing.
What would you most like to see improved at your company?Benefits such as paid healthcare
Perkins+Will is an interdisciplinary, research-based architecture and design firm .
Perkins & Will was founded in 1935 and its current CEO is Phil Harrison. Since its inception 91 years ago, Perkins & Will has grown to 2115 employees.
Ideas + buildings that honor the broader goals of society.
| Headquarter | 410 North Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60611 United States of America |
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| Website | www.perkinswill.com |
| Founding Date | 1935 |
| Tel | +1 (312) 755-0770 |
| Company Status | Private |
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Perkins & Will competitors include Perkins Eastman, Gensler, and AECOM. Perkins & Will ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Perkins & Will compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

Perkins & Will has 2115 employees. 50 employees at Perkins & Will have reviewed Perkins & Will across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 21 days ago.
Overall, the 50 Perkins & Will employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Perkins & Will are pleased with their total compensation at Perkins & Will, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Perkins & Will are extremely happy with their team. 50 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Perkins & Will are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Perkins & Will believe the environment at Perkins & Will is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Perkins & Will is comfortably fast. About 53% of the employees at Perkins & Will work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Perkins & Will are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Perkins & Will is that the company was prepared on their first day. Perkins & Will employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Perkins & Will 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Perkins & Will's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Perkins & Will employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
Phil’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Perkins & Will’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Female employees, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Caucasian employees. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, Male employees, and employees in the Design department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Perkins & Will’s competitors, Phil Harrison ranks right above Gensler CEO Andy Cohen/Diane Hoskins. Under Harrison’s leadership, Perkins & Will employee respondents are most happy about their Happiness and the company’s Team. eNPS and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Perkins & Will could stand to see real improvement.
The Perkins & Will Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Phil Harrison, Director of Research John Haymaker, and Managing Director Greg Johnson
Phil Harrison CEO / President
Phil Harrison serves as the CEO / President of Perkins & Will.
John Haymaker Director of Research
John Haymaker serves as the Director of Research of Perkins & Will.
Greg Johnson Managing Director
Greg Johnson serves as the Managing Director of Perkins+Will. Greg started at Perkins+Will in February of 2016. Greg... read more
Eric Aukee Principal, Managing Director
Eric Aukee serves as the Principal, Managing Director of Perkins & Will.
Andy Barnard Managing Director
Andy Barnard serves as the Managing Director of Perkins & Will.
Gina Berndt Principal, Managing Director
Gina Berndt serves as the Principal, Managing Director of Perkins & Will.
Peter Busby Managing Director
Peter Busby serves as the Managing Director of Perkins & Will.
Diana Davis Managing Director, Principal, Healthcare Practice Leader
Diana Davis serves as the Managing Director, Principal, Healthcare Practice Leader of Perkins & Will.
David Dymecki Principal, Managing Director
David Dymecki serves as the Principal, Managing Director of Perkins & Will.
How much do people at Perkins & Will get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Perkins & Will is $95,655, or $45 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $93,943, or $45 per hour.
At Perkins & Will, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $187,277 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,249 annually. Average Perkins & Will salaries by department include: Finance at $72,806, Business Development at $90,684, IT at $101,668, and Design at $82,882. Half of Perkins & Will salaries are above $93,943.
19 employees at Perkins & Will rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 64 ratings) while 18 employees at Perkins & Will rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Perkins & Will employees include job titles like Architect, Principal Designer, Designer, and HR Specialist. Comparably data has a total of 38 salary records from Perkins & Will employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $58k | $58k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $77k | $77k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $94k | $94k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $155k | $155k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $218k | $218k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $272k | $272k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $289k | $289k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Perkins & Will score the company 80/100 across various culture categories, placing Perkins & Will in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Perkins & Will across various culture dimensions.
Perkins & Will's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Perkins & Will's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Perkins & Will's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Perkins & Will applied for 28 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 68% were approved, 29% certified-withdrawn, and 4% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Perkins & Will unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 8 were withdrawn by Perkins & Will after the employee’s start date.
Perkins & Will has a total of 2115 employees
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Candidates By Department
All Industries | 78% | |
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Operations | 22% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 56% | |
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San Francisco | 22% | |
Saint Louis | 11% | |
Tinley Park | 11% |
What is Perkins & Will address?
Perkins & Will location is at 410 North Michigan Ave
Who is the CEO of Perkins & Will?
Perkins & Will CEO is Phil Harrison, their score by employees is 78
What is Perkins & Will eNPS?
The eNPS for Perkins & Will is 6
What is the salary for Corporate Counsel in Perkins & Will?
Corporate Counsel average salary in the US is 182k
What are the salaries in the Design in Perkins & Will?
The average salaries for Design in Perkins & Will is 83k