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?

"Good pay and no experience needed." ((in 135 reviews)); "Good benefits and company car" ((in 86 reviews)); "training was great and the overall business is great" ((in 79 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((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 76 reviews)); "No work life balance and micromanaged." ((in 56 reviews)); "Middle management is awful, upper management is oblivious" ((in 28 reviews)); "Excessive long hours for managers, sales." ((in 27 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 , 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

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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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Jul 7, 2025

Great pay but too much oversight

Pest control technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Made alot of money, take home company vehicle

Cons

weekly meetings, new management brought in with high expectations

Orkin Response

11mo

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to know that the competitive pay is a top benefit for you. It is unfortunate to hear about some of your management concerns with the company. We recommend reaching out to orkinemployeesupport@rollins.com so we can learn more and get you the support you need.

5.0

Jul 4, 2025

Best Pest Control Company

Pest control technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Teamwork, Off-Holidays, Caring for others, Pay, and room for growth.

Cons

Literally none so far .

Orkin Response

11mo

Thank you for taking time to leave a review. We are pleased to know that compensation and professional development have been top benefits for you. We hope you continue to have a positive experience.

1.0

Jun 14, 2025

Sleazy Salesmen

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are zero pros here

Cons

Super sleazy sales tactics. The salesmen take advantage of anyone and everyone they possibly can. Not to mention the company wants them to make half a million a year.

Orkin Response

11mo

Thank you for your review. It is unfortunate to hear about your concerns with the company, and we are sorry this has been your experience as this does not align with our company values. We recommend reaching out to orkinemployeesupport@rollins.com so we can learn more and get you the support you need.

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