Does Generac Power Systems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Generac Power Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Generac Power Systems. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Generac Power Systems?

40% 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) , Assembly Line Worker (25) , Engineer (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 87 reviews)); "Good benefits and a do what it takes to get it done culture." ((in 47 reviews)); "Good coworkers easy to work with" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great opportunity to get into the power generation industry if that is what interests you." ((in 10 reviews)); "good work environment." ((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 47 reviews)); "Bad management and leadership" ((in 28 reviews)); "Management at every level except your direct manager is all over the place" ((in 23 reviews)); "Upper management is absolutely ridiculous." ((in 22 reviews)); "3. The culture is toxic and a lot of the reason is because hr just pushes whoever the hell through." ((in 20 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.

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2.8

40% would recommend to a friend

(823 total reviews)

Aaron Jagdfeld

56% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.5

Culture & values

2.3

Senior management

Generac Power Systems has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 823 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).

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823 reviews

1.0

Dec 22, 2010

Not sure how it made the top places to work...it's still touted, even though that was many, many years ago.

Anonymous employee

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Pros

The people are the best part. There are some very strong relationships that have been built and that make the company what it is today.

Cons

The company just went public but doesn't have leadership that is experienced implementing the necessary changes to move from a privately held company to a public company. Employees are very frustrated by both the lack of direction and constantly changing direction. Also, if you are looking for flexibility that allows for some work/life balance, do not come here. Benefits are so/so, vacation package is poor and you're told there is no negotiation, until you find out the person next to you was given 3 weeks.

2.0

Nov 11, 2010

Not So Great

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

If you don't like to work too hard, you don't have to. But if you do, they will always expect you to.

Cons

The benefits are horrible -- worst I've ever had. Upper management pushes their personal views on the employees. Many of the management team are elitist. If you don't have manager, vp, etc. in your title they will completely ignore you. Other depts love to scream and yell and don't see any problem in it. Pay scale is completly out of wack. There is no loyalty to people who have been there a long time....they will pay you less then someone coming in. You get strung along without any promotions or increases while the "big dogs" keep making more money. I used to love my job and have grown to not the more I work here.

1.0

May 16, 2025

Not recommended

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Most coworker are nice and professional

Cons

HR is not professional and not understanding law. Compensation is not open and might low ball a lot. Unsure opportunities and growth.

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Not sure how it made the top places to work...it's still touted, even though that was many, many years ago.

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