Garmin reviews

3.7

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,853 total reviews)
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76% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Garmin has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,853 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
Aug 1, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A great place to work fresh out of school. Easy and laid back for the most part. Company expectation is generally 40 hours/week. Some good people to work with. Benefits are acceptable and have some nice features. Great employee pricing on products.

Cons

Pay is very low and based on Kansas salaries. Company thinks your biggest benefit is the right to work for them. No promotion or advancement opportunities. NO opportunity to get recognition or significant pay increase. Standard 'merit' increases at review cycle are the same for everybody. Company thinks they are innovating by integrating existing technology from other products. Management promotion is based on the good ol' boy network. Focuses hiring in cheaper new grads, not experienced employees. Company has lack of trust of employees.

1.0
May 24, 2011

Frustrating

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good Benefits Depending on which team or department you are on, you might get to work on some exciting projects Founding principles and owners had a good vision.

Cons

Horrible middle management, very protective of thier own interests and promote people who will toe thier line. Lack of growth oppurtunities due to poor middle management. Petty politics effecting advancement You will find it hard to advance due to discrimination (typical midwest mentality)

3.0
Mar 5, 2026

No longer wfh

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

401k Healthcare Benefits Employee Discount

Cons

Below market pay Return to Office Overpriced Cafe No longer WFH

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