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 been stable over the past 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 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 2.8 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 84 reviews)); "Good benefits offered and a wide range of departments here." ((in 41 reviews)); "Coworkers are nice i guess" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great opportunity to get into the power generation industry if that is what interests you." ((in 10 reviews)); "Amazing and friendly employees!" ((in 8 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 48 reviews)); "Bad management and leadership" ((in 28 reviews)); "Management at every level except your direct manager is all over the place" ((in 24 reviews)); "Upper management is absolutely ridiculous." ((in 23 reviews)); "3. The culture is toxic and a lot of the reason is because hr just pushes whoever the hell through." ((in 18 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

58% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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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

1.0

Nov 10, 2017

I feel this company isn’t veterans friendly at all. I wouldn’t recommend any veteran to work for them.

Production assembler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I really enjoyed my co works and team leader that I work with. Depend on what section you are in the teamwork and helping each other out was outstanding with your co-works

Cons

Well you apply for one job and they offer you a different job. The upper management lack communication and leadership.

4.0

Oct 23, 2017

Credit Specialist

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great boss and coworkers, great benefits, 2 weeks vacation and a lot of holidays off. Food days every month and a great atmosphere.

Cons

Tedious work thats keeps piling up. Have to wait for a lot of other departments in order to do your work, so a lot of waiting around.

1.0

Oct 11, 2017

Not a Waukesha area powerhouse anymore look else where

Production supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good insurance plan and reasonable priced

Cons

Very poor management, HR is terrible, Poor pay for the hours demanded to work.

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Jobs at Generac Power Systems

Customer Service Advisor

Generator Installation Helper

Assembler I -1st shift

Trenton, SC

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