Garmin reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,845 total reviews)
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Clifton Pemble

76% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Garmin has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,845 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Garmin 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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2K reviews
3.0
Jan 13, 2026

Stable place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Work-life balance - Good people

Cons

- Not the best place for growth - Not the most understanding for remote/satellite offices that have different needs/concerns

2.0
Jan 12, 2026

Loss of Hybrid Work Flexibility Is Concerning

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A stable company offering solid benefits and the opportunity to work with talented, supportive colleagues.

Cons

The decision to eliminate the hybrid work schedule has had a noticeable negative impact on employee work–life balance and morale. During the period when a hybrid model was in place, teams demonstrated strong productivity and contributed to some of the company’s most successful years. In addition, opportunities for advancement and promotion feel increasingly limited, and shrinking budgets are placing added pressure on employees. These changes, taken together, have created concern about long-term engagement and retention. I encourage management to reconsider the hybrid work policy or explore flexible alternatives, as well as to provide clearer paths for career growth. Addressing these areas would help rebuild trust, sustain productivity, and reinforce the company’s commitment to employee well-being.

3.0
Jan 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Great benefits (healthcare and 401k matching) - Healthy work culture - Layoffs are very rare

Cons

- Poor career growth opportunities - Poor salary growth - Unnecessary full return to office policy - Suggestions for improvements from employees often ignored

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