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 109 reviews)); "good benefits and people to work with" ((in 78 reviews)); "Enjoyed the internship and the pay was good" ((in 60 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 37 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 62 reviews)); "Upper management is detached from business" ((in 16 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 11 reviews)); "Many layoffs have made the work environment trying a times." ((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

(1,065 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 1,065 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

Dec 9, 2020

Nice colleagues and international environment

Proposals engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice international people, normally a good work environment

Cons

Sometimes High Work pressure (which is quite normal and possible to deal with I would say), low salaries for the non Dutch community. Overtime is mandatory and not paid, not even exchanged for free time.

Pentair Response

5y

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

Nov 26, 2020

Good company to work and the aystems you may know us companies.

Applications engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good environment, established system, Established HR

Cons

Long hours, minim health benefit

Pentair Response

5y

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!

1.0

Sep 28, 2020

no communication

Hvac technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

not many to speak of

Cons

office staff ignore you totally

Pentair Response

5y

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 careers@pentair.com at your convenience.

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