50 Best Companies to Work For

SkyWest Airlines ranks as one of the 50 best companies to work for, according to Glassdoor reviewers. The airline has a 4.3 out of 5 rating from current and former employees. Companies with a score of over 4.0 are considered to have “very satisfied” employees.

Headquartered in St. George, Utah, SkyWest Airlines is one of three air carriers to rank among the 50 best companies to work for. More than 80% of employees reviewing the company would recommend working at the airline to a friend, and 86% approve of CEO Chip Childs. Employees say on reviews they like the travel benefits.

Nike is one of the most recognizable brands in the world, making footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for nearly 50 years. The company, headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, has more than 10,000 employees.

Nike has ranked among the top places to work multiple times over the last decade. Employees reviewing the company on Glassdoor give the company a 4.3 out of 5 score and appreciate Nike for its work environment and benefits.

REI, or Recreational Equipment Inc., is an outdoor outfitter, making clothes and gear for camping, hiking, and more. Many employees report that the company provides its workers with good work-life balance and deals on REI products.

REI earned a 4.3 out of 5 score from Glassdoor reviews from current and former employees. These employees work in sectors like retail and marketing, as well as the fitness and leisure industries, often as outdoor trail guides and cycling instructors.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has ranked among the best places to work in America each of the past four years. The pediatric research hospital treats childhood cancers and pediatric diseases and aims to find new treatments and preventative measures for these diseases.

Employees offered praise for St. Jude’s work environment and its benefits in Glassdoor reviews. Many also say that they like working at a place with St. Jude’s values, helping children in need. More than 91% of current and former employees would recommend working at St. Jude’s to a friend, and 95% approve of CEO James Downing.

Computer hardware and software giant Cisco Systems is one of the 50 best companies to work for in America, according to reviews from current and former employees on Glassdoor. Employees say they enjoy the work from home flexibility that Cisco provides.

Jobs in the tech sector tend to pay well, and the positions at Cisco Systems are no exception. Employees working as software engineers, IT analysts, systems administrators, and more report on Glassdoor that their salaries tend to be well above $100,000 per year.

Hotel chain Hilton is one of the best companies to work for in America, with a 4.3 out of 5 rating from current and former employees on employment evaluation platform Glassdoor. These Hilton employees work in food service, finance, administration, and many other job functions.

Per Glassdoor, 81% of employees reviewing the company on the site would recommend working at Hilton to a friend, and 90% say they approve of CEO Christopher Nassetta. Reviewers also say the company offers good travel benefits.

Milwaukee Tool earned a 4.3 out of 5 overall rating from current and former employees on Glassdoor. Also, more than 90% of reviewers both say they would recommend working at the company and that they approve of CEO Steven Richman.

Milwaukee Tool has been making tools, storage equipment, and other jobsite necessities for nearly 100 years. Employees work to design, manufacture, and ensure the quality of construction products, as well as sell the products and manage sales outlets.

Formerly known as SurveyMonkey, Momentive. is a tech company that enables users to collect insights and information online. One of the smaller and newer companies on this list, Momentive was founded in 1999 and has less than 1,000 employees.

Zander Lurie ranks among 2021’s top CEOs based on Glassdoor reviews, with 97% of current and former employees saying on Glassdoor that they approve of how he runs the company. As with many other tech companies, the annual salaries for Momentive’s employees in the engineering, sales, and business departments often exceed $100,000, likely helping with employee satisfaction.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is a health care provider with locations in and around New York City. It ranks among the best companies in America to work for, with current and former employees rating it 4.3 out of 5.

Glassdoor reviewers say that they like the benefits and opportunities for career advancements NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital provides.

Intuitive is a health care technology company that produces robotic systems to assist in minimally invasive surgeries. The company, headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley in Sunnyvale, California, is one of the best companies to work for, earning a 4.3 out of 5 rating from current and former employees on Glassdoor.

Employees report having a good work-life balance at Intuitive and competitive salaries. Workers in highly technical and specialized industries like medical technologies often command high salaries, and Intuitive’s engineers are no exception, with typical annual salaries exceeding $100,000.

CoverMyMeds is a health care technology company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, that aims to facilitate access to prescription medications with online tools that claim to also help with access to financial assistance. With a Glassdoor overall score of 4.3 out of 5, it ranks as one of the best companies to work for.

CoverMyMeds has ranked as one of the top 50 companies to work for in four of the last five years. CEO Nathan Mott has an approval rating of 80% among reviewers, who also report feeling favorably about the company culture and work-life balance.

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer ranks among the 40 best companies to work for in America for 2021. The company made headlines for fabricating the first commercially available and FDA approved COVID-19 vaccine.

Pfizer has very positive reviews from current and former employees on Glassdoor, with many praising the company for its benefits, culture, and the people working there. More than 90% of reviewers say they approve of CEO Albert Bourla.

Texas Instruments designs and manufactures tech products used in industrial, automotive, and communications settings as well as personal use. Headquartered in Dallas, the tech giant has over 10,000 employees.

TI has a 4.3 out of 5 overall rating from current and former employees on Glassdoor, with CEO Rich Templeton notching a 94% approval rating. The company pays many of its employees six-figure salaries, and reviewers say the company’s work environment is good.

Ryan, LLC is a tax services and software provider headquartered in Dallas. Recent company employees say Ryan provides them with good work-life balance and the flexibility to work from home.

Ryan, LLC CEO G. Brint Ryan has a 98% approval rating on Glassdoor. Also, 89% of reviewers say they would recommend working at the company to a friend.

Founded in Rochester, New York, over 100 years ago, Wegmans Food Markets has locations in seven Northeastern states. Still family owned, CEO Colleen Wegman has a high approval rating at 90%, and nearly 80% of employees reviewing the company say they would recommend working at the grocer to a friend.

Wegmans has ranked among Glassdoor’s 50 best companies to work for each year since 2014. Current and former employees say in reviews that they appreciate that the company is family oriented, and that Wegmans provides flexible hours and good benefits.

Trader Joe’s is one of several grocers to rank among the best companies to work for, based on Glassdoor reviews. The Monrovia, California-based chain has over 500 locations in 42 states and more than 40,000 employees.

Current and former employees say on Glassdoor that Trader Joe’s provides good benefits and a good work environment, with 86% of reviewers saying they would recommend a friend take a job at the company.

Intuit makes financial software products like QuickBooks, TurboTax, and more. Like many tech companies, the company offers competitive salaries, with annual pay for engineers and product managers generally topping $100,000.

In addition to high salaries, Intuit received positive feedback on many facets of its operation. Current and former employees say in Glassdoor reviews that the company offers good benefits and work-life balance. CEO Sasan Goodarzi has a 95% approval rating.

Keller Williams is a real estate franchise business with over 180,000 real estate professionals worldwide, according to the company. It ranks as one of the best companies to work for in America, with a 4.3 out of 5 rating based on Glassdoor reviews from current and former employees.

Keller Williams agents reviewing the company on Glassdoor say they appreciate the company’s new agents training program. CEO Carl Liebert has a 93% approval rating.

Forrester is a research and advisory firm headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company aims to help companies accelerate growth through a more customer-centric strategy.

Forrester is one of just 32 qualifying companies to score a 4.4 out of 5 or higher on their overall Glassdoor rating from current and former employees. Reviewers also say the work-life balance was a plus. About 90% of employees approve of CEO George Colony and would recommend working there to a friend.

Tech giant Apple ranks as one of the best companies to work for in America. One of the largest companies in the world, Apple has ranked among the best companies to work for each year Glassdoor has produced the list, beginning in 2009.

In reviews, Apple employees lauded the company’s benefits, pay, and work environment. CEO Tim Cook has an approval rating of 93%.

Though the cruise industry has faced a difficult time with the COVID-19 pandemic, the employees of Royal Caribbean Group still rate the company as one of the best to work for in 2021, with a 4.4 out of 5 rating overall.

Reviewers from RCG say the company provides a good work environment and they appreciate the fact that their jobs allow them to travel for free. CEO Richard Fain earned a 95% approval rating and was named one of 2021’s top chief executives on Glassdoor.

Vans is a popular shoe and apparel company associated with skateboarding and street culture. It ranks among the best companies to work for, with a 4.4 out of 5 score from Glassdoor reviews. CEO Doug Palladini has a 92% approval rating, and 86% of employees reviewing the company say they would recommend working for Vans to a friend.

Vans employees say in their Glassdoor feedback that they liked the employee discounts and enjoyed the work environment at the company.

Credit card and payment technology company Mastercard ranks 28th on the list of the best companies to work for. The last time it featured on the list was in 2013. Current and former company employees gave Mastercard a 4.4 out of 5 overall score.

Mastercard earned positive feedback from employees for its company culture, work environments, and the benefits it provides. CEO Michael Miebach has an approval rating of 93%.

Robinhood is a financial and tech company that functions as a brokerage service, allowing people to purchase stocks on its platform. The company exploded in popularity when many used it to purchase “meme stocks” like GameStop and AMC Entertainment to create a short squeeze.

Robinhood employees say in Glassdoor reviews that the company really cares about them, providing them with a good working environment and good benefits.

Zscaler is a cloud security company headquartered in San Jose, California. It is one of the best companies to work for, with a 4.4 out of 5 rating. Employees say on Glassdoor the company provided them with a good culture and strong work-life balance.

CEO Jay Chaudhry was named one of the top CEOs of 2021, with 98% of Zscaler employees approving of his handling of the company, and 92% of employees saying they would recommend working there to a friend.

MathWorks is a tech company that develops mathematical computing software. The Natick, Massachusetts-based company ranks as the 25th best company to work for, receiving a 4.4 out of 5 rating, based on employees feedback from October 2019 to 2020 on company review site Glassdoor.

Of the nearly 1,600 reviews left by current and former employees, 91% would recommend working at MathWorks to a friend, and 98% say they approve of the job CEO Jack Little is doing. Workers largely say MathWorks has a good work life balance.

Johnson & Johnson is a large biotech and pharmaceutical company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The company has frequently been in the news recently for its COVID-19 vaccine.

One of the largest companies to rank among the best places to work, many J&J employees say they like the work environment and their coworkers. Hundreds also left positive comments about the benefits the company offers.