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?

"Good pay and no experience needed." ((in 138 reviews)); "training was great and the overall business is great" ((in 88 reviews)); "Good benefits and company car" ((in 78 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 35 reviews)); "good money and that's about it." ((in 35 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 70 reviews)); "No work life balance and micromanaged." ((in 59 reviews)); "Because of the lack of staffing there is a constant pressure for you to work weekends and long hours." ((in 34 reviews)); "Middle management is awful, upper management is oblivious" ((in 28 reviews)); "Disconnected corporate leadership that only cares about themselves." ((in 13 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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1K reviews

4.0

May 24, 2023

Great place to start working

Pest control technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is good You'll get a company vehicle to take home, just not for personal use Overtime is plentiful

Cons

You're day is always in flux and you'll never be able to know when you're getting home The hours wax and wane, Summer April-October days are 9.5-12+ hours long and usually 6+ hours on Saturdays, Winter you'll hit 35-45 hours a week

Orkin Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback and service to Orkin. We are glad to know that the pay and company vehicle are top benefits for you. Regarding your concerns, please contact orkinemployeesupport@rollins.com to discuss further.

3.0

May 22, 2023

Not bad

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not stuck in an office all day.

Cons

Sales were hard to come by. Micro management was a big problem. I had to it $120 out of my monthly check to bring car home

Orkin Response

3y

Thank you for leaving a review. It is unfortunate to hear your management concerns with the company. We encourage you to provide more details to orkinemployeesupport@rollins.com.

1.0

May 20, 2023

Terrible

Pest control technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worst management and they don’t appreciate their employees. They look out for themselves and they can’t keep their staff.

Cons

Worst management and they don’t appreciate their employees

Orkin Response

3y

Thank you for leaving a review and giving us an opportunity to respond. We are sorry to hear that you are not enjoying your experience at Orkin. We encourage you to contact orkinemployeesupport@rollins.com so we may learn more and work together to provide the support you need.

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