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 3.3 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 107 reviews)); "good benefits and people to work with" ((in 88 reviews)); "Enjoyed the internship and the pay was good" ((in 64 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 29 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 10 reviews)); "Many layoffs have made the work environment trying a times." ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours and pushing businesses very hard" ((in 9 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 Pentair locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Apopka , Golden Valley , Milwaukee , Minneapolis , San Diego , Ashland , Cary , White Bear Lake , Saint Paul , Sanford

Pentair reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,063 total reviews)

John Stauch

76% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Pentair has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,063 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

4.0

Apr 2, 2026

Good Culture and Pay

Scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture there was good. Liked all of my colleagues. Friendly work environment. Competitive salary and great benefits.

Cons

None really other than I wish there was more room for professional development opportunities.

Pentair Response

1mo

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

Feb 27, 2026

Professional company

Financial controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation and facilities Nice culture good training and development

Cons

nothing in particular to say

Pentair Response

3mo

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

Feb 12, 2026

Liked my job

Finance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Driven leaders and professional growth

Cons

Long hours and pushing businesses very hard

Pentair Response

3mo

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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