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 144 reviews)); "Good benefits and company car" ((in 79 reviews)); "training was great and the overall business is great" ((in 75 reviews)); "great people there and always feeding you." ((in 34 reviews)); "You get a company vehicle that you take home you make your own sq and you can make good money" ((in 34 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 71 reviews)); "No work life balance and micromanaged." ((in 49 reviews)); "Excessive long hours for managers, sales." ((in 32 reviews)); "Middle management is awful, upper management is oblivious" ((in 28 reviews)); "Micro managing poor 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 , Washington , Cincinnati , Miami , Tampa , Virginia Beach , Saint Louis , Milwaukee , Oklahoma City , Colorado Springs , Covington , San Antonio , Eden Prairie , Chattanooga , Memphis

Orkin reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(1,443 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 1,443 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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2.0

Jul 8, 2023

Don't care about you as a human

Route technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get a take home vehicle

Cons

Micro management. There is no trust and no care for your personal life.

5.0

Jul 5, 2023

Great job

Inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment and fun job

Cons

Commission based pay always keeps you hunting

Orkin Response

2y

Thank you for leaving a review. We hope your experience with Orkin continues to be a positive one.

4.0

Jul 5, 2023

Orkin

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was easy and fun

Cons

They micromanage you and dont care about your health

Orkin Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are disappointed about some of your experiences, and it is unfortunate to hear about your concerns with the company. We will share this feedback with leadership, as we are always striving to improve employee experience. Good luck in your future role.

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