Does EPAM Systems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, EPAM Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at EPAM Systems. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at EPAM Systems?

81% of EPAM Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated EPAM Systems 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at EPAM Systems?

Senior Software Engineer (2011) , Software Engineer (1950) , Lead Software Engineer (673) , Junior Software Engineer (283) , Business Analyst (265) , Project Manager (259) , Software Developer (241) , Senior Business Analyst (208) , Senior Systems Engineer (183) , Systems Engineer (168) , Delivery Manager (142) , Devops Engineer (121) , Software Test Automation Engineer (106) , Data Engineer (102) , Front End Developer (99)

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

"It is pretty organized and let you have a good work/life balance" ((in 581 reviews)); "Good client base and culture" ((in 438 reviews)); "Some really great people to work with who are great at what they do;" ((in 404 reviews)); "Good International Environment and Benefits" ((in 401 reviews)); "Good opportunities for learning new things and developing personal strong industry expertise" ((in 378 reviews))

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

"Low Salaries & Broken Promises – The company often misrepresents its financial situation or makes false promises about salary increases." ((in 1502 reviews)); "poor management from direction and high" ((in 339 reviews)); "1. Ratio of Management to Employees is very high [ Too many managers associated in a project which adds to the micromanagement in the end]" ((in 198 reviews)); "A lot of bureaucracy, sport rooms are closed during pandemic" ((in 69 reviews)); "Technical skills does not translate at all to being a good resource manager" ((in 42 reviews))

What are employees saying about EPAM Systems layoffs in 2026?

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

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EPAM Systems reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(177 total reviews)

Balazs Fejes

87% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Career opportunities

3.8

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

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Race / Ethnicity

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177 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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4.0

May 28, 2026

Diverse projects and training, but pay is low

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A variety of projects to choose from, a lot of trainings and courses, opportunities for growth

Cons

Salary is on the lower side

EPAM Systems Response

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are thrilled to hear that you have enjoyed the variety of projects and trainings we offer at EPAM. We also hear your concern regarding compensation. We regularly evaluate our pay structures against regional market data to ensure our roles remain competitive. We appreciate your honest feedback as it helps us continue to improve the EPAMer experience. Please reach out to your Resource Manager for an open discussion about compensation, or you can contact us at Glassdoor@epam.com.

5.0

May 22, 2026

High salary and strong career development opportunities

Software lead engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

offers a high salary range together with strong learning and career development opportunities. The company provides access to many training resources, certifications, global projects

Cons

No cons... maybe about preparing many things for project interviews

4.0

May 19, 2026

Variety of projects, but salary raises are tough

Lead business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Variety of projects available, clear career path from associate to lead specialist

Cons

Hard to raise salary, need project approval and client payment readiness to progress to the next career level

EPAM Systems Response

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're glad you've been enjoying your project work and our career growth opportunities. We are disappointed you had a negative experience. EPAM reviews compensation annually and considers factors, including individual performance and performance against business objectives. We strive to align our pay-for-performance philosophy with employee expectations. Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss this further. We are reachable at Glassdoor@epam.com Wishing you a long career here with us at EPAM!

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Jobs at EPAM Systems

Graduate Analyst

Newry, Northern Ireland

Belfast, Northern Ireland

£45K - £65K /yr

(Glassdoor est.)

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Engagement & Delivery Manager

Remote

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Graduate Engineer

Newry, Northern Ireland

Newry, Northern Ireland

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