Pentair reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,064 total reviews)
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John Stauch

76% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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
Apr 11, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Get out early on Friday

Cons

Always on mandatory overtime. Always running out of parts. Unrealistic takt times, Management is a joke. Very political environment. Doesn't value employee feedback. High turnover. Underpaid. They lie about everything.

1.0
Apr 23, 2026

Chronic inefficiency and lack of accountability

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay was pretty generous Company stock options were good

Cons

Day-to-day operations are highly reactive, with frequent last-minute requests, shifting priorities, and unclear direction, making it difficult to consistently deliver high-quality work. There is often no consistent definition of “done,” which leads to repeated rework and extended revision cycles. Project ownership and decision-making accountability can be unclear, resulting in work stalling or cycling without resolution. Cross-functional alignment is inconsistent, and teams are often required to compensate for gaps in planning or structure. High performers frequently take on additional workload to maintain progress on projects. In my experience, accountability for underperformance was inconsistent, while avoiding conflict often appeared to be prioritized over driving outcomes. The work environment could be highly stressful at times, and I observed instances where colleagues appeared visibly overwhelmed during meetings. HR involvement in management concerns did not always result in visible or sustained changes from the team’s perspective. Overall structure and strategic direction can feel inconsistent, making it difficult to operate efficiently or plan long-term work.

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Pentair Response
2mo
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 encourage you to share more about your experience by submitting a report at PentairEthics.com. We appreciate your contributions to Pentair and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
3.0
Jan 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good teamwork on the shop floor, decent benefits and 5% 401K match. Fair salaries.

Cons

Mass exodus of experienced senior management in addition to plummeting sales/forecast = wait to see how things looks in 2-3 years when it “may” rebound. Just my opinion.

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Pentair Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! At Pentair, we recognize there’s always opportunities for improvement. We appreciate your feedback and dedicated contributions to the company.
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