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 3.4 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) , 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 84 reviews)); "Enjoyed the internship and the pay was good" ((in 62 reviews)); "Good Work Environment" ((in 27 reviews)); "Good salary (always on time)" ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pentair according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and not enough follow through!" ((in 64 reviews)); "Purchase uniforms, Dirty and unsafe work conditions, Clueless upper management, Short breaks, Mandatory overtime." ((in 18 reviews)); "Long hours and pushing businesses very hard" ((in 10 reviews)); "Communication was a big fat ZERO." ((in 10 reviews)); "Many layoffs have made the work environment trying a times." ((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 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

(1,064 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 1,064 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

Mar 7, 2014

Not People friendly

Production worker

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

After meging from Tyco retained job function.

Cons

Don't care for employees or expertise. Hostile enviroment. low class managers. Manage by Intimidation and Threats of closing the plant.

3.0

Feb 27, 2014

Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great Benefits at this company

Cons

A lot people not happy being there

3.0

Jan 23, 2014

Pentair -- "Lean" in so many ways...

Power vertical team member - from tyco

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Wide Products offering for wide variety of Industries worldwide.

Cons

The acquired Tyco Valves & Controls and stripped it, which increased the bottom line and stock price, but will definitely stymie future growth -- perhaps they will begin selling off the Tyco factories and companies?

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