Does Independent pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Independent employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Independent. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Independent?

85% of Independent employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Independent 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Independent?

Consultant (62) , Independent Contractor (26) , Senior Consultant (24) , Project Manager (18) , Independent Consultant (15) , Manager (13) , Software Engineer (13) , Lawyer (12) , Director (11) , Architect (8) , Freelancer (8) , Software Developer (8) , Teacher (8) , Associate (7) , Insurance Agent (7)

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

"Good pay and on time" ((in 24 reviews)); "Flexible hours and workload." ((in 24 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 20 reviews)); "• Best work from home application" ((in 18 reviews)); "management is a great group" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"no benefits and taxes are a pain" ((in 25 reviews)); "No salary earned for hard work" ((in 23 reviews)); "No team to help with" ((in 6 reviews)); "Don't like the people at the top, always making money and not paying enough to those who actually work." ((in 6 reviews)); "less work you need to find clients" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Independent locations?

Toronto , Vancouver , Ottawa , Edmonton , Calgary , Mississauga , Port Elgin , Beaverton , Kitchener , Winnipeg , Gatineau , Richmond , Whistler , Sault Ste. Marie , St. Catharines

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Independent Reviews

4.2

85% would recommend to a friend

(736 total reviews)

Leslie Buckley

90% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Culture and values

4.1

Diversity and inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Senior management

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Compensation and benefits

Independent has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 736 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there.

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Reviews by job title

736 reviews

5.0

Jun 16, 2026

Enjoyed working independently, but faced isolation challenges

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I worked for myself which was nice

Cons

I worked alone which was challenging

4.0

May 6, 2026

Supportive team with learning opportunities but unclear progression

Information technology specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Supportive team environment with collaborative culture. Opportunities to learn new technologies and build practical skills. Flexible working approach in some departments. Management is approachable and open to feedback. Exposure to real-world IT challenges and problem-solving.

Cons

Limited structured career progression and unclear promotion pathways. Some processes lack efficiency and standardization. Workload can occasionally be uneven across teams. Communication between departments could be improved for better coordination.

5.0

May 1, 2026

Experienced engineer excelling in leadership and efficiency

Senior project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years of experience leading large-scale projects and optimizing industrial assets. My approach combines technical precision with strategic management of human capital and financial resources, achieving operational efficiency increases of up to 100%. Expert in civil works supervision, adherence to multimillion-dollar budgets, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams in demanding environments. I speak five languages, enabling me to manage institutional relationships and projects in global contexts.

Cons

Current country of residence Venezuela

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