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

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Culture & values

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.6

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Jan 12, 2018

DANGEROUS work. Exposure to life threatening organisms & enviroments. Not worth your health..

Commercial account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Est. 1901 - Self Proclaimed Industry Leader. Household Name. Fast paced, and fun career for extroverted individual. Handsomely rewarded for a job well done.

Cons

15+ Years of inspection exposure (Infectious Diseases) has caused life threatening illness and has shorten my expected life span.

Orkin Response

8y

Orkin takes the health and safety of our employees very seriously and we are concerned about your comments listed here. We strongly encourage you to escalate this matter internally through your leadership/HR Director as soon as possible. Orkin has been an industry leader in the Pest Management industry for the last 50 years and requires proven safety precautions for any individuals who might come in contact with hazards. In your role of a Commercial Account Manager, you are required to participate in exhaustive training which includes protocols on how to recognize and avoid hazards, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for the conditions and raise concerns with management for guidance. Again, the company recommends that you to report this through the proper channels, so we can get a better understanding of your situation. Thank you!

4.0

Jan 7, 2018

Pest Consultant

Sales consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Being out in the field 90% of the time allows for the feel of being self employed. Less stress versus being in the office.

Cons

Road warrior with a lot of competitors. Unable to see the desired amount of customers compared to other employees that work in smaller more populated areas.

Orkin Response

8y

We appreciate your review about the company and your role. Please escalate your territory concerns with you Region Manager and Region Sales Leadership so they can take a closer look. Thanks again!

1.0

Jan 5, 2018

Good company bad management Period!

Termite technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Customers ,nothing else to say.

Cons

Bad management, low pay terminated for getting bit by customers dog. Everything above employee, let go after 16yrs of service.

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DANGEROUS work. Exposure to life threatening organisms & enviroments. Not worth your health..

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Good company bad management Period!

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