Does Orkin pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Orkin employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Orkin. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Orkin?

41% of Orkin employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Orkin 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Orkin?

Pest Control Technician (162) , Route Manager (93) , Technician (79) , Account Manager (73) , Branch Manager (59) , Service Manager (53) , Commercial Account Manager (41) , Sales Representative (39) , Sales Inspector (38) , Termite Technician (28) , Sales (23) , Customer Service Representative (19) , Pest Technician (18) , Sales Associate (17) , Inspector (16)

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

"The pay is good if you put in the time" ((in 140 reviews)); "Good benefits and company car" ((in 85 reviews)); "training was great and the overall business is great" ((in 75 reviews)); "great people there and always feeding you." ((in 35 reviews)); "You get a company vehicle that you take home you make your own sq and you can make good money" ((in 33 reviews))

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

"Can be long hours and the people dealt with can be tiresome." ((in 77 reviews)); "No work life balance and micromanaged." ((in 55 reviews)); "Excessive long hours for managers, sales." ((in 30 reviews)); "Middle management is awful, upper management is oblivious" ((in 28 reviews)); "Terrible training and Apathetic leadership." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Orkin layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Orkin locations?

Atlanta , Los Angeles , Houston , Chicago , Baltimore , Orlando , Austin , New York , Dallas , Riverside , Indianapolis , Denver , Charlotte , San Diego , Jacksonville , Lansing , Cincinnati , Miami , Tampa , Virginia Beach , Saint Louis , Milwaukee , Oklahoma City , Washington , Colorado Springs , Covington , San Antonio , Eden Prairie , Chattanooga , Memphis

Orkin reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(1,441 total reviews)

Jerry Gahlhoff | Pat Chrzanowski

53% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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Orkin has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,441 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Orkin employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews

2.0

Dec 30, 2023

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Pest control tech

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company vehicle, independency during day to day schedule. Overtime if necessary.

Cons

No room for growth, pay is slow and limited for ground workers.

Orkin Response

2y

Thank you for leaving a review. It is great to know that the company vehicle and schedule are top benefits for you. It’s disappointing to hear that you don’t feel like you have opportunities to grow your career at Orkin. We encourage you to engage with your leadership team and communicate your goals. To discuss further, please contact orkinemployeesupport@rollins.com.

2.0

Dec 28, 2023

Uncontrolled hours

Pest control technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, always something to do

Cons

Little to no control over your schedule. A short day could get a last minute added stop

Orkin Response

2y

Thank you for your review. We do understand this position can be challenging as we serve our customers. We wish you luck in your future endeavors.

3.0

Dec 22, 2023

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Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Potential for making commission is good.

Cons

High turnover rate. Unrealistic expectations too.

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