The amazing perks of working at Apple (2024)

Employees feel like their work has a big impact on the world.

The biggest perk of working at Apple, at least based on the number of reviews that mentioned it, is a feeling that your work really matters and has an impact on the world. We saw this point made in dozens of reviews from current and former Apple employees from departments throughout the company.

One former Apple employee wrote that creating "innovative products" and taking part in developing new product categories were among the most rewarding things about the job.

"This is a great opportunity to work with some really fantastic, dedicated people, who genuinely want to use technology to make the world a better place," another anonymous current employee wrote.

Source: Glassdoor (1), (2)

You get to work with really, really smart people.

Steve Jobs was fond of saying he only wanted A-level people on his staff, and plenty of current and employees seemed to appreciate having the opportunity to be surrounded by really, really smart people.

Almost every review on Glassdoor mentions how amazing the company culture is at Apple.Co-workers and the excellent work environment at Apple are constantly listed in the "Pros" section of Apple employee reviews.One current employee specificallysaid everything at Apple is about teamwork.

Source: Glassdoor

And you're likely to make lifelong friends.

Not only do you get to work with really smart people, but a few former Apple employees gushed about the welcoming culture at the company.One former employee wrote that there's "an amazing sense of belonging and community," while another said "where ever you go you will gain a family."

Source: Glassdoor (1), (2)

The work environment is more mature than what you might find at other tech companies.

One anonymous Quora user who claims to have worked at Apple for several years writes that there's an "older demographic" working at Apple. Most people are in their 30s and 40s, and have tons of experience to bring to the workplace, the author writes. There's no "Nerf guns" or "slackers."

Source: Quora

The salaries are pretty good for many positions.

Many employees who reviewed their experience at Apple have cited compensation as one of the main benefits. An anonymous employeedescribed the "perks and overall salary" as "great," while others have at least referred to the pay as "good." The average software engineer makes about $76,000 per year, according to PayScale, which updated its statistics as of Dec. 2014. According to Glassdoor, software engineers at Apple usually make more than $100,000 depending on your level of experience.

Source: Glassdoor

Even part-time workers get benefits at Apple.

While some retail workers complained about their salaries, many praised Apple for providing them with benefits - even if they only worked part-time. Several part-time Apple employees raved about the benefits offered by the company.

Source: Glassdoor

Apple's retail positions are flexible, and there's plenty of room for growth.

Employees seem to love how flexible Apple's retails positions are. One former employee, who worked at Apple part time for more than a year, noted that positions aren't performance-based. Another current employee wrote that there's plenty of room to move internally within the company, or to a different Apple retail location.

Source: Glassdoor (1), (2)

Employees love the discounts they get on Apple products.

Any iPhone or MacBook Air owner knows how expensive Apple products can be, which is why Apple employees love their discounts. Several Apple current and former Apple employees cited discounts as one of their favorite perks when working for Apple. A former employee that worked in the "creative" department described the discounts as "amazing," while another referred to both product and stock discounts as "great."

Source: Glassdoor (1), (2)

Working at Apple makes it much easier to get a job elsewhere.

Working at Apple is a bit like living in New York. If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.

A former software engineerlisted the factthat the "brand sounds good to other employers" as a primary perk, while a current electrical engineer at Apple pointed out that the company has a "reputed name in the industry for quality products."

Source: Glassdoor (1), (2)

There is some really good food available on campus (though you'll have to pay for it.)

Apple may not offer as many insane perks as Google and Facebook, but there are still some. Several employees raved about the great food at Caffe Mac at Apple's main headquarters in Cupertino. One employee even described the food as the "best on-site food services you could ever imagine."

Source: Glassdoor

Plus, free Apples!

Given the company's name, this shouldn't come as too much of a surprise. Even so, several current Apple employees in Cupertino were enthused with the fact that the company supplies free Apples for its workers.

Source: Glassdoor (1), (2)

Apple rewards its employees with "beer bashes" every once in a while, and they love it.

Still standing at the intersection of technology and the liberal arts. Happy Birthday Mac! pic.twitter.com/w1WhQEvn2i

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) January 25, 2014

Apple holds a "beer bash" in the quad once every few weeks, where it serves free beer and appetizers for workers. The company gets musical guests to perform too, such as One Republic, which made a special appearance to celebrate the Mac's 30th anniversary this past January.

Source: Glassdoor, MacRumors

Apple makes the commute much easier for its employees.

A few employees also noted Apple's commuting options as a positive of working at the company, including the company's shuttle service that transports employees from parts of the Bay Area to campus in Cupertino. Apple also provides a stipend to help cover the cost of employees commuting by bus, train and other means.

Source: Glassdoor, (2)

Apple employees love the thorough training they get from management.

Starting a new job is always intimidating, especially at a company as large as Apple. Luckily, the company provides comprehensive training for new recruits that employees have raved about on Glassdoor. Dozens of reviews pointed out Apple's onboarding and training process as a perk, and one reviewer that previously worked at Apple described it as "engaging and positive."

Source: Glassdoor

The chance to be part of a company that is still growing.

Several employees wrote that they felt as if their careers were constantly growing with the company. One former product manager listed "fast career growth" as a favorite perk, while a former technical support advisor was pleased with the "visible progress" he saw while working at Apple.

Source: Glassdoor (1), (2)

The company has excellent leadership.

Multiple employees praised the company's excellent leadership. In fact, Tim Cook has an astoundingly high 93% approval rating on Glassdoor, showing just how well-respected he is by employees.

Source: Glassdoor

Employees love that they aren't micromanaged at the company.

Apple may be a controlling company, but for the most part, employees say they have a good amount of freedom to do their work.

"There is a lot of independence and little micro managing," a former employee wrote.

Source: Glassdoor

There are plenty of things to hate about working for Apple though.

These Are The Biggest Complaints That Employees Have About Working For Apple