Badger Meter reviews

3.8

79% would recommend to a friend

(166 total reviews)
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Ken Bockhorst

84% approve of CEO

83% positive business outlook

Badger Meter has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 166 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Badger Meter employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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166 reviews
3.0
Mar 16, 2026

good senior leadership

Recommend
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Pros

good pay, friendly environment, high tech products.

Cons

laid-back. manipulative mid level management.

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Badger Meter Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We’d love to learn more about your experience and how we can improve. Please e-mail us at careers@badgermeter.com
1.0
Jan 22, 2026

Bully Management

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Solid business and strategy going forward

Cons

Management is narcissistic and very much in a group think mentality. CEO has a volatile temper and makes everyone fall in line.

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4mo
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We’d like to learn more about your experience and how we can improve. Please e-mail us at careers@badgermeter.com
2.0
Nov 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Strategic Growth: The company has excellent business development. They’ve grown significantly and have been very strategic about it, creating a strong sense of stability. Colleagues: Overall, the people are good-natured, collaborative, and a pleasure to work with. Solid Industry Reputation: The company is well-regarded in its space, which adds credibility and pride to working here.

Cons

Limited flexibility for remote work: While the CEO technically supports work-from-home and remote options, it’s clear he does not favor them, which can create a culture that feels resistant to flexibility. Lack of transparency in communication: Leadership provides updates, but they often feel incomplete or misleading. Employees hear surface-level statements like “We’re doing great, but there’s more work to do,” without clear context or the full story. Diversity in leadership needs improvement: Leadership roles are predominantly held by white men, and current diversity initiatives do not appear to be prioritized or treated as important. Office politics and favoritism: Certain individuals seem to advance or maintain their positions due to favoritism rather than performance. Middle management often lacks strong strategic thinking, which may stem from poor communication from the C-suite or gaps in leadership capability. Micromanagement and inconsistent treatment: At times, employees may feel singled out or overly scrutinized. Playing the “corporate game” seems necessary to avoid unnecessary pressure. Underlying personal politics: While leadership does not openly express political views, you can often read between the lines, which can create discomfort or a sense of exclusion for some employees.

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Badger Meter Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We’d love to learn more about your experience and how we can improve. Please e-mail us at careers@badgermeter.com
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