Does JD Power pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, JD Power employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at JD Power. This rating has decreased by 15% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at JD Power?

53% of JD Power employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated JD Power 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at JD Power?

Research Associate (29) , Manager (22) , Software Developer (22) , Director (20) , Analyst (14) , Project Manager (12) , Senior Manager (10) , Software Engineer (9) , Research Supervisor (8) , Research Manager (7) , Research Specialist (7) , Software Developer Intern (7) , Consultant (6) , Intern (6) , Senior Analyst (6)

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

"The people there are great!" ((in 71 reviews)); "benefits were good" ((in 42 reviews)); "Nice culture and great opportunity." ((in 33 reviews)); "Great teams of people who are open to new ideas" ((in 29 reviews)); "Colleagues are helpful and friendly" ((in 20 reviews))

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

"Low salaries compared to the market Short" ((in 24 reviews)); "poor management and career progress." ((in 23 reviews)); "Leadership at senior levels is weak." ((in 16 reviews)); "Communication is lacking in upper management and lack of appreciation or recognition in work completed is extremely frustrating." ((in 10 reviews)); "There are layoffs every November, but certain useless roles remain untouched." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about JD Power layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed JD Power locations?

Troy , Westlake Village , Westlake Village , Los Angeles , Costa Mesa , New York , Chicago , Seattle , Portland , Detroit , Washington , Agoura Hills , Orange , Thousand Oaks , Ontario , Jersey City , Long Island City , Milwaukee , Ann Arbor , Auburn Hills , Warren , Houston , Minneapolis , Chattanooga , Carmel , Calabasas , Santa Ana , Sherman Oaks , San Diego , Denver

JD Power reviews

3.3

53% would recommend to a friend

(564 total reviews)

Joshua Peirez

28% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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JD Power has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 564 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The JD Power employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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564 reviews

4.0

Sep 11, 2025

Great learning environment with strong support

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive team and mentorship opportunities, exposure to cutting-edge technologies like Apache Kafka and Camel Orchestration, ability to take ownership of meaningful projects, strong focus on professional development, collaborative cross-team environment.

Cons

Project timelines can be demanding at times, some processes are overly structured and slow to change, limited flexibility in choosing projects, workload can spike unexpectedly, occasional communication gaps between technical and business teams.

4.0

Sep 9, 2025

Considering remote jobs

Product support engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote Flexibility – Many roles are remote, giving better work-life balance and reduced commute stress.

Cons

Layoff Risk – As you’ve already faced, restructuring and downsizing can happen, creating job insecurity. Compensation Variability – Pay and benefits may not always match competitors in the same industry.

JD Power Response

10mo

We are glad to hear you enjoyed the flexibility and balance of J.D. Power’s remote-first environment. J.D. Power hires based on business needs to help avoid unnecessary changes or layoffs. We also understand compensation and reward are important. Compensation is reviewed and benchmarked regularly. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Thank you, J.D. Power

4.0

Aug 27, 2025

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Incentives analyst

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CEO approval

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Pros

Remote Team work Helpful colleagues

Cons

Low salary , a lot to work

JD Power Response

10mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience and the time you spent with us over the years. It’s great to hear that teamwork and support from colleagues stood out during your time here — collaboration is something we truly value. Compensation is reviewed and benchmarked regularly. Thank you, J.D. Power

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