Is Johnson Controls a good company to work for as a Developer?

Developer professionals working at Johnson Controls have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 184 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Johnson Controls employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Developer Jobs at Johnson Controls now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Developer interview questions at Johnson Controls .

Does Johnson Controls pay Developer employees well?

Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Johnson Controls with 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 184 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.7% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Developer salaries at Johnson Controls.

How happy are Developer professionals working at Johnson Controls?

78% of Developer employees at Johnson Controls would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 6% in the past 12 months. Developer professionals have also rated Johnson Controls with a 3.8 rating for work-life-balance, 3.8 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.8 rating for culture and values and 3.5 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Johnson Controls?

Project Manager (206) , Software Engineer (159) , Manager (152) , Account Executive (137) , Engineer (127) , Sales Engineer (116) , Sales Representative (93) , Assistant Manager (92) , Intern (89) , Senior Software Engineer (89) , Sales (86) , Sales Manager (85) , Project Engineer (75) , Director (71) , Design Engineer (65)

What are the pros of working at Johnson Controls according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and 401k are nice" ((in 613 reviews)); "Great people to work with that want the best for the company and their customers." ((in 527 reviews)); "Good pay and I like the work i do and the people I work with." ((in 485 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 350 reviews)); "Salary is good and growth" ((in 260 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Johnson Controls according to real employee reviews?

"They have good Manager and worker" ((in 166 reviews)); "no training and they expect you to struggle the first 6" ((in 128 reviews)); "Long hours and very stressful" ((in 97 reviews)); "This company provides no job security and there is constant restructuring and every 1 to1.5 year every department gets redundancy." ((in 80 reviews)); "No bonuses whatsoever for senior level engineers even when they're recognized as a key contributor on the team." ((in 66 reviews))

Johnson Controls Developer reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(184 total reviews)

Joakim Weidemanis

100% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (184 reviews)

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Developer employees have rated Johnson Controls with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 184 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Johnson Controls is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

184 reviews

5.0

Nov 13, 2025

Company review

Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, employee friendly company

Cons

Comparatively less growth is seen

Johnson Controls Response

7mo

Thank you for your candid feedback as a Developer. We are always disappointed when one of our team members doesn’t feel they’ve achieved their full potential at Johnson Controls. We will use your input and insight to further improve our career growth and development opportunities.

5.0

Oct 17, 2025

General Comments

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits. Good work life balance.

Cons

Upper Management/ mentorship was subpar

Johnson Controls Response

8mo

Thanks for your review as a former Software Engineer. Having management that is engaged, responsive and supportive makes all the difference in your career satisfaction. We will share your feedback with the appropriate individuals who can address your issues.

4.0

Oct 3, 2025

Good Company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Employer with good management

Cons

Long work hours when project deadlines are due

Johnson Controls Response

9mo

We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on our senior management as a Software Engineer. Effective leadership is essential to advancing our mission and fostering a positive work environment. We remain committed to transparent communication and ongoing development to ensure senior management stays approachable and supportive of all employees.

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