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Healthcare, Business Services Government Contractor
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Maximus is an operator of government health and human services programs that help serve citizens with compassion and efficacy. Maximus' team is driven by a common purpose to improve the lives of those they serve in the areas of health care, child welfare, employment and education. For nearly four decades, together with government partners, Maximus have developed and managed innovative health and human service programs that have transformed lives and strengthened communities.
The staff at Maximus come from unusually diverse demographic backgrounds. The company is 68.1% female and 46.2% ethnic minorities. Despite its diversity in other areas, Maximus employees are noticeably lacking in political diversity. It has an unusually high proportion of employees who are members of the Democratic Party, at 82.0%. Employees seem to enjoy working in an otherwise diverse workplace that is dominated by members of the Democratic Party. Maximus has great employee retention with staff members usually staying with the company for 3.4 years.
Based in Reston, VA, Maximus is an industry leader with 34,300 employees and an annual revenue of $5.3B.

Maximus's mission statement

Strengthen communities and improve the lives of those we serve.

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Maximus culture

  • What makes Maximus a great place to work

    The focus on helping governments to serve people is a game changer for me. The Leading-edge technology and the human touch work hand in hand and this sets Maximus apart.
  • What is Maximus's culture like

    Employee engagement is foundational for project success.
  • What Maximus does to give back to the community

    Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom.
  • What Maximus employees think about their CEO

    The CEO engages well with staff and this keeps them motivated.

Maximus employee reviews

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3.6/5

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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2025
Pros of working at Maximus

I could not find a pro.

Cons of working at Maximus

Competition, lack of transparency.

Maximus benefits

I have no comment at all. Perks. Benefits! Joke

What do you like best about Maximus's CEO and the leadership team?

I have zero trust in leadership. My major concern is that this for profit entity would sell its soul for a contract.

How would you improve Maximus's culture?

Reestablish the basic purpose of Maximus and ensure adequate training and support for employees.

How did you prepare for the Maximus interview?

I did not prepare but if I had I would first and foremost evaluate its mission for consistency in its approach to employees.

How does your compensation at Maximus compare to the industry average?

I have not studied the industry average and cannot honestly answer this question.

What's the diversity at Maximus like?

Barely adequate and likely to decline in this anti DEI environment.

What brings you the most joy at Maximus?

Going home.

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2024
Pros of working at Maximus

Skills complaint handling, CRM software, Microsoft office, PowerPoint, data entry, call center operations

Cons of working at Maximus

It closed

Maximus benefits

Good health care

What do you like best about Maximus's CEO and the leadership team?

Continuing support, flexible hours, great work environment

How would you improve Maximus's culture?

BE more efficient

How did you prepare for the Maximus interview?

Relied on my past experience

What's the diversity at Maximus like?

Had a very diverse group, mainly dealing with Medicare and Insurance issues

What brings you the most joy at Maximus?

Ability help others

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A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2023
Pros of working at Maximus

Beats a blank

Cons of working at Maximus

Harrisburg location has poor leadership likely contributing to the high attrition, uses programs that don't function properly causing major stress when performing your job duties, poorly managed, has no clue to true customer focus or customer service. The only company I ever worked for that doesn't use a time clock to record worked hrs, you manually keep track of your own hrs. - is this even legal?

Maximus benefits

No perks apply to me and the benefits are too expensive.

What do you like best about Maximus's CEO and the leadership team?

Choose not to answer.

How would you improve Maximus's culture?

Implement a time clock system. Truly build around customer service and build & improve employee skills to be more customer service driven.The con to this is that most of your operations & leadership employees have little to no call center experience, which explain why the call centers have issues being customer focused and seem to be more client focused.

How did you prepare for the Maximus interview?

Choose not to answer.

How does your compensation at Maximus compare to the industry average?

Below average.

What's the diversity at Maximus like?

When you need to use third party translating companies to translate the calls, not diverse enough.

What brings you the most joy at Maximus?

When my callers express how unexpectedly pleasant and professional their call was. The end of my shift.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2023
Pros of working at Maximus

Plenty of over time

Cons of working at Maximus

Easy to acculate points against you

Maximus benefits

PTO and bonuses during open season

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2023
Pros of working at Maximus

The team work

Cons of working at Maximus

That I can't stay with the company and transfer to another state

Maximus benefits

The bonus

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2023
Pros of working at Maximus

I enjoyed the ability to be at home and the benefits.

Cons of working at Maximus

I did not like that they were not diverse enough.

Maximus benefits

Remote

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2023
Pros of working at Maximus

Money and the opportunity to grow

Cons of working at Maximus

The managers were unfair and biased

Maximus benefits

The healthcare

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2021
Pros of working at Maximus

I really like the pay and the hours I would work .

Cons of working at Maximus

There was nothing I didnt really not like about working there. And coaching wasnt really that great either .

Maximus benefits

Incentives when always being on time and also the you could accumulate time off so thats great for emergencys or vacation

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2021
Cons of working at Maximus

Low pay for massive amount of work, shorter break times, unbalanced work and family life, not enough PTO accumulation

Maximus benefits

Healthcare/1-2 week Vacation/ Sick days/401K and Work-Life Balance

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2021
Pros of working at Maximus

Convenient schedule

Cons of working at Maximus

Dislike call centers when clients are not happy

Maximus benefits

Retirement and medical

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2021
Pros of working at Maximus

The ability to work from home

Cons of working at Maximus

Pay rate is to low. I am searching for another job pay rate is higher and the ability to advance.

Maximus benefits

Health Insurance, Dental and vison

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
Pros of working at Maximus

The people

Cons of working at Maximus

Switching programs was not my favorite

Maximus benefits

The environment was peaceful and organized

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
Pros of working at Maximus

Remote from home work.

Cons of working at Maximus

Laid off due to lack of call volume. Not at fault for their business not working out.

Maximus benefits

Work from home

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
Pros of working at Maximus

What I liked about working for Maximus was the experience & the clients each task was more challenging but worth it

Cons of working at Maximus

The inpatients of my co-works

Maximus benefits

Honestly there isn’t any

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2021
Pros of working at Maximus

Co workers

Cons of working at Maximus

Pay/workload

Maximus benefits

PTO was the best thing about working at Maximus. We acquired PTO on weekly basis.

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021
Pros of working at Maximus

I learned a lot from this company and the staff was very friendly.

Cons of working at Maximus

My hours were changed to a night shift and a 4-10 schedule.

Maximus benefits

I really enjoyed the atmosphere and wide range of opportunities they had available.

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021
Pros of working at Maximus

Company is receptive to employee requests. Great team leads and good working environment.

Cons of working at Maximus

Currently on a limited contract. May or may not be extended due to course of Covid 19 pandemic.

Maximus benefits

Currently 100% remote. Room to advance.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2020
Pros of working at Maximus

My colleagues- because of the discrepancies at the leadership level - I felt very united and has a strong sense of camaraderie with middle management

Cons of working at Maximus

Favoritism by leadership and disparity in salaries and titles- very top heavy at the senior level.

Maximus benefits

The freedom to plan events and incentive programs for employees. While the budget was sparse, it forced me to be more creative, and without a lot of oversight. It made me more resourceful, and my team closer because we depended on one another.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2020
Pros of working at Maximus

Working with a diverse workforce. Employee Relations issues. Change management. Keeping positive attitude during difficult situations.

Cons of working at Maximus

Commute. Communication between departments lacking at times.

Maximus benefits

Pay and working with many great employees.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2020
Pros of working at Maximus

Advancement and opportunity to grow

Cons of working at Maximus

Salary doesn't match my work

Maximus benefits

Learn every day new things, opportunity to voice my opinion

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2020
Pros of working at Maximus

Pay and part time schedule.

Cons of working at Maximus

Stressful environments because of calls.

Maximus benefits

Part time schedule.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2019
Pros of working at Maximus

Although the company is large, I get to work in a small office and help people in the community every day.

Cons of working at Maximus

The learning process for the corporation is long, stressful, and confusing.

Maximus benefits

I have the freedom to make a difference in my area, and share my thoughts and ideas with my team.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2019
Pros of working at Maximus

I love the people that I work with. The work is relatively easy to understand and everyone is there to help.

Cons of working at Maximus

I have too much free time. I feel like I was hired to do busy work, instead of making excellent decisions using data in order to increase efficiency or make smart business decisions.

Maximus benefits

401K match

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The team at Maximus

    The inside scoop
    MAXIMUS works at the health services segment and human services segment. The company offers outsourced program management and administrative services and provides administrative and consulting support to welfare-to-work programs, child support enforcement, and higher education and K-12 special education schools. Founded in 1975 and has its headquarters in Reston, VA. MAXIMUS has 220 offices worldwide but most of its revenue comes from the US.

    Maximus rankings

    Maximus is ranked #11 on the Best Health Care companies to work for in Virginia list. Zippia's Best Places to Work lists provide unbiased, data-based evaluations of companies. Rankings are based on government and proprietary data on salaries, company financial health, and employee diversity.

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    Maximus salaries

    Average Maximus salary
    $35,888
    yearly
    $17.25 hourly
    Updated March 14, 2024

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    Maximus diversity

    9.7
    Diversity score
    We calculated Maximus’s diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of Maximus’s workforce.
    Maximus diversity summary. Zippia estimates Maximus's demographics and statistics using a database of 30 million profiles. Zippia verifies estimates with BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. We calculated Maximus's diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of Maximus's workforce.
    • Maximus has 34,300 employees.
    • 68% of Maximus employees are women, while 32% are men.
    • The most common ethnicity at Maximus is White (54%).
    • 25% of Maximus employees are Hispanic or Latino.
    • 11% of Maximus employees are Black or African American.
    • The average employee at Maximus makes $35,888 per year.
    • Maximus employees are most likely to be members of the democratic party.
    • Employees at Maximus stay with the company for 3.4 years on average.

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    Maximus office locations

    Maximus is headquartered in Reston, VA

    Biggest Maximus locations

    RankCityJob countAvg. salary
    1New York, NY53$39,546
    2Colorado Springs, CO14$35,963
    3Houston, TX10$33,122
    4Jacksonville, FL5$31,299
    5Memphis, TN5$31,742
    6Milwaukee, WI4$35,778
    7Phoenix, AZ3$35,369
    8El Paso, TX3$34,697
    9Tampa, FL3$31,316
    10Aurora, CO3$35,931

    Maximus financial performance

    9.6
    Performance score

    We calculated the performance score of companies by measuring multiple factors, including revenue, longevity, and stock market performance.

    Maximus currently has 4.9B in revenue. Maximus's most recent quarter produced 1.2b (q3'2023).

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