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 7% 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 3.8 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) , Design Engineer (12) , Material Handler (12) , Sales Manager (12) , 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 108 reviews)); "good benefits and people to work with" ((in 90 reviews)); "Pay is good." ((in 57 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 43 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 17 reviews)); "Long hours and pushing businesses very hard" ((in 11 reviews)); "no training or incentives to make you work harder or keep you motivated" ((in 8 reviews)); "Communication was a big fat ZERO." ((in 8 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

(1,067 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 1,067 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

2.0

Nov 3, 2017

Needs New Management in all Deps. Specially

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have Good benefits and knowledgeable people outside of the Houston area

Cons

Poor training, poor management, poor supervisors, no work/life balance, wanting employees to work from home on weekends. They play favorites, instead of people who do work.

2.0

Nov 1, 2017

Marketing Specialist

Marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lenient on if you need to leave work early or have an appointment to go to.

Cons

Only lateral promotions, and not really given a choice on what your responsibilities will be.

1.0

Oct 29, 2017

Company's growth Strategy Based on meeting Wall Street Investors.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good name recognition. Great Benefits. Compensation is competitive.

Cons

No investment in research and development. No new products in development. Management out of touch with the markets that they serve. Poor customer service. Problems with delivery and quality.

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