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

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Jun 10, 2026

Good salary but limited career growth opportunities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Offers goods salary and compensation package

Cons

It's focused on US market mainly, leaving Asia behind. Not a good company to build a career, as the possibilities to evolve are very small.

Pentair Response

4d

Thank you for your review! At Pentair, we are committed to delivering smart, sustainable water solutions to homes and businesses around the world. We appreciate your feedback, and for your contributions to Pentair!

4.0

May 20, 2026

Supportive community with limited career growth

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

close knit community and work life balance

Cons

no growth or learnings for career progression

Pentair Response

1mo

Thank you for your review! At Pentair, our Win Right values are the foundation for our company and shape how we do business and treat one another. We appreciate your feedback, and for your contributions to Pentair!

5.0

May 3, 2026

Growth opportunities and good work-life balance

Lead specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Growth work life balance . Cultures

Cons

None I could think of

Pentair Response

2mo

Thank you for your review! At Pentair, we are committed to delivering smart, sustainable water solutions to homes and businesses around the world. We appreciate your feedback, and for your contributions to Pentair!

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