Solid firm, reasonable hours, reasonable pay - Associate Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

4.0
Aug 22, 2008
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Pros

The best reason to work at Booz Allen is that it maintains a small company feel, but with big company infrastructure. My project team operates very independently, but has huge resources to draw on when needed.

Cons

They simply don't pay people enough. I would estimate that Booz Allen pays 10%-15% below the market rate for IT professionals in the Washington DC area. With that being said, they actually do respect a 40 hour work week and work-life balance, so there is a concrete tradeoff.

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5.0
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Pros

-Treated well by company in all areas except salary -Part of a team of professionals

Cons

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3.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

Strong mission-focused culture with meaningful work supporting national security missions. Great exposure to diverse projects, talented teammates, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to develop skills across security, intelligence, cyber, and consulting. Benefits and professional development resources are solid.

Cons

The company culture and employee experience have changed significantly in recent years. Earlier years felt more mission-focused and employee-centered, while recent organizational shifts, government spending pressures, and increased emphasis on becoming a technology-focused company have created uncertainty for some employees. Frequent changes in priorities, restructuring, and business decisions can make job stability feel less predictable. Employees may sometimes feel disconnected from leadership, and concerns raised through HR or management channels do not always appear to result in meaningful action or transparency.

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