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 107 reviews)); "good benefits and people to work with" ((in 75 reviews)); "Enjoyed the internship and the pay was good" ((in 69 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 28 reviews))

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

"Poor management and not enough follow through!" ((in 59 reviews)); "Upper management is detached from business" ((in 18 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

(1,064 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Apr 11, 2024

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are by contract 40 days holidays. International work environment.

Cons

Bad management. Micromanaging. Weak leadership. No recognition.

Pentair Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. At Pentair, we strive to provide a positive work environment for all employees. We understand this was not your experience, and appreciate your candid review.

3.0

Apr 10, 2024

Okay To Work

Material handler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay Good Benefits Lots Of OT

Cons

Management is the biggest downside, they are very shady and lookout for who they want to look out for.

Pentair Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. At Pentair, we strive to provide a positive work environment for all employees. We understand this was not your experience, and appreciate your candid review.

3.0

Apr 8, 2024

Easy Company to work for but not long term

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy Going, laid back, straightforward work

Cons

Minimal advancement, lack of drive for self promotion.

Pentair Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. At Pentair, we strive to provide a positive work environment for all employees. We understand this was not your experience, and appreciate your candid review.

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