Does Orkin pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Orkin employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Orkin. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Orkin?

43% of Orkin employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Orkin 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Orkin?

Pest Control Technician (162) , Route Manager (93) , Technician (79) , Account Manager (72) , Branch Manager (59) , Service Manager (52) , 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?

"Pay was good at first then they changed pay scale" ((in 138 reviews)); "training was great and the overall business is great" ((in 84 reviews)); "Good benefits and company car" ((in 80 reviews)); "Good people depending on office" ((in 33 reviews)); "good money and that's about it." ((in 31 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 75 reviews)); "No work life balance and micromanaged." ((in 53 reviews)); "Because of the lack of staffing there is a constant pressure for you to work weekends and long hours." ((in 31 reviews)); "Middle management is awful, upper management is oblivious" ((in 27 reviews)); "The regional managers have a problem with treating employees with respect." ((in 25 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

3.1

43% would recommend to a friend

(1,440 total reviews)

Jerry Gahlhoff | Pat Chrzanowski

60% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Culture & values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.7

Senior management

Orkin has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,440 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Aug 11, 2014

It's a paycheck. Very frugal outdated company.

Termite technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Meeting new Customers. Flexibility with doctors appointments. Plenty of on the job training (obvious because of low pay). The job can be interesting at times.

Cons

The pay for Termite Technician is horrible. I have been working there for quite some time and don't make enough to support a family of 3 with out getting government assistance. Pay for uniforms. Micro management from management. The company makes a point to let you know how important you job is and how much responsibility you have except doesnt reward you with the proper salary. If you are not buddy buddy with management you will not have a good time. Just show up and act happy like this is the best job in the world. You will do just fine. The company is very frugal. The company knows they can survive paying low wages.

4.0

Jul 28, 2014

Good Company

Commercial route manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, company vehicle, vacation-holiday-floating holiday pay beginning the first day of employment. Opportunity for advancement. You are responsible for your own route and are left alone as long as route is being completed in an efficient manner.

Cons

Long hours. You can expect to spend 50 to 60 hours a week running your route and at least one Saturday a month. However, the more production you service, the more money you make!! Sale and Service is the Key to a good paycheck!

1.0

Jul 10, 2014

Would not recommend as an employer to any one.

Route manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Company does offer good benefits.

Cons

Management doesn't know how to treat employees.They will bring in new employees show favoritism towards new employees and feed them plenty of work until the next new employee is brought in.If you are kin to another employee in an upper position with the company you will have it made. They do discriminate!

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