Does Pentair pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pentair employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pentair. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pentair?

70% of Pentair employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pentair 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pentair?

Engineer (20) , Manager (20) , Mechanical Engineer (16) , Software Engineer (15) , Manufacturing Engineer (14) , Project Manager (13) , Material Handler (12) , Sales Manager (12) , Design Engineer (11) , Assembly Line Worker (10) , Intern (10) , Product Manager (10) , Sales (9) , Customer Service Representative (8) , Operations Manager (8)

What are the pros of working at Pentair according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and easy" ((in 109 reviews)); "good benefits and people to work with" ((in 87 reviews)); "Enjoyed the internship and the pay was good" ((in 57 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 36 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 26 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pentair according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and not enough follow through!" ((in 60 reviews)); "Upper management is detached from business" ((in 18 reviews)); "no training or incentives to make you work harder or keep you motivated" ((in 11 reviews)); "Long hours and pushing businesses very hard" ((in 10 reviews)); "Communication was a big fat ZERO." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pentair layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Pentair layoffs and their outlook for job security at Pentair in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Pentair locations?

Minneapolis , Sanford , Houston , Brookfield , Delavan , Anoka , Moorpark , New Brighton , Cary , Golden Valley , Hanover Park , Milwaukee , Chicago , North Aurora , Ashland , Solon , Apex , Kansas City , Stafford , Saint Paul , Chardon , Conroe , Redwood City , White Bear Lake , Apopka , Raleigh , San Diego , Aurora , Dover , Denver

Pentair reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,064 total reviews)

John Stauch

76% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Pentair has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,064 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pentair employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews

1.0

Sep 16, 2023

save yourself and never work here

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

nothing good to say no training

Cons

dealing without with management that was absolutely no help

Pentair Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. At Pentair, we strive to provide a positive work environment for all employees. We understand this was not your experience, and appreciate your candid review.

3.0

Dec 20, 2021

Poor process of management/leadership

Leadership

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay/benefits. Hours of work are idea

Cons

Lack of trust. Very chaotic. Leadership is out for themselves, very mean and lack of people skills. They just give this position to anyone to fill the role

Pentair Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are disappointed to hear your experience as it does not reflect the Win Right values that are the foundation for Pentair and shape how we do business and treat one another. We are committed to continuous improvement, and would like to hear more from you. Please contact us at hr@pentair.com at your convenience.

4.0

Sep 16, 2021

Warm & Stable

Associate product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Everyone is friendly (for the most part) - New ideas are often welcome - Management is kind and encouraging - Innovative - Fun office activities and lunches - Opportunities are present to take on new challenges

Cons

- Onboarding was disorganized and virtually nonexistent - Career path was unclear (until more recently)

Pentair Response

4y

Thank you for your review! At Pentair, we strive to create a positive work environment for all employees. We appreciate your feedback, and for your contributions to Pentair!

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