Does Generac Power Systems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Generac Power Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Generac Power Systems. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Generac Power Systems?

42% of Generac Power Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Generac Power Systems 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Generac Power Systems?

Material Handler (27) , Engineer (26) , Assembly Line Worker (25) , Production Assembler (16) , Manager (13) , Inside Sales Representative (11) , Sales (11) , Director (9) , Machine Operator (8) , Assembler I (6) , Dealer Acquisitions (6) , Intern (6) , Project Manager (6) , Software Engineer (6) , Supervisor (6)

What are the pros of working at Generac Power Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and inspiring mission" ((in 85 reviews)); "Good benefits offered and a wide range of departments here." ((in 47 reviews)); "Coworkers are great." ((in 16 reviews)); "Great opportunity to get into the power generation industry if that is what interests you." ((in 11 reviews)); "Amazing and friendly employees!" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Generac Power Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low for the complexity of the work." ((in 46 reviews)); "Bad management and leadership" ((in 30 reviews)); "Upper management is absolutely ridiculous." ((in 24 reviews)); "Some managers have turned their departments into revolving doors, yet it never catches up with them." ((in 23 reviews)); "3. The culture is toxic and a lot of the reason is because hr just pushes whoever the hell through." ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about Generac Power Systems layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Generac Power Systems layoffs and their outlook for job security at Generac Power Systems in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Generac Power Systems locations?

Waukesha , Whitewater , Jefferson , Eagle , Milwaukee , Oshkosh , Trenton , Pewaukee , Berlin , Janesville , South Portland , South Burlington , Beaver Dam , Portland , Cincinnati , Reno , Bend , Birmingham , Chicago , Kenosha , Wisconsin Dells , Brookfield , Mukwonago , Wales , Burlington , Palmyra , Wausau , Delavan , Dallas , Houston

Generac Power Systems reviews

2.8

42% would recommend to a friend

(825 total reviews)

Aaron Jagdfeld

57% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (825 reviews)

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Generac Power Systems has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 825 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Generac Power Systems employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

825 reviews

4.0

Mar 16, 2022

Busy, Growing Company

Engineer i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Always busy, good people all around

Cons

Non competitive pay and benefits

4.0

Mar 15, 2022

Great Opportunity for Growth!!!

Senior mechanical engineer iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I am working in an R & D role and making the decision to join Generac is one of the best career decisions I have ever made. There are some great technical challenges for those willing to learn and I have become a team leader within my department. Recently due to growth a new director was hired in my department, and we have built a great working relationship. The new hire training is adequate, and my teammates have been very helpful with the onboarding process. The pay is fair, and benefits are adequate as well. Overall, if you willing to learn and work in a team environment, this is a great place to work.

Cons

Initially, I was reluctant to make a job change since my previous role was also a great place to work. The reason was I read some of the negative reviews online about Generac and I almost passed on the opportunity. I decided to conduct the interview and noted the hiring manager was very direct and easy to talk to. So far, the only con is the online reputation from some posters does not match with quality work experience I am currently enjoying.

2.0

Mar 14, 2022

Lots of overtime

Assembly line worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good starting pay. Vacation upon hire

Cons

Too much mandatory overtime, long days (10 hrs) only 2 breaks.

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Jobs at Generac Power Systems

Customer Service Advisor

Inventory Control - 1st shift

Generator Installation Helper