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 80 reviews)); "Enjoyed the internship and the pay was good" ((in 62 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 42 reviews)); "Good Work Environment" ((in 27 reviews))

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

"Poor management and not enough follow through!" ((in 63 reviews)); "Upper management is detached from business" ((in 19 reviews)); "no training or incentives to make you work harder or keep you motivated" ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours and pushing businesses very hard" ((in 9 reviews)); "Communication was a big fat ZERO." ((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

(1,065 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 1,065 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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1K reviews

2.0

Sep 12, 2023

Horrible

Production/assembly worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay. Good benefits. Paid time off.

Cons

They don't listen when you tell them something is wrong with the machines. They claim they want our opinions to make our jobs easier but when we give it to them, we're not heard and we're stuck working in conditions that could be improved.

Pentair Response

2y

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.

5.0

Sep 7, 2023

Good Policies and Progressive and Innovative Culture

Hr manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Highly Engaged Team Good career progression Work life Balance

Cons

Need to enhance employees Global exposure.

Pentair Response

2y

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

Sep 5, 2023

Amazing organisation, great work culture

Project engineer trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance and very supportive management. Also provides good employee benefits and growth opportunities.

Cons

Until now no particular segment that I feel is lacking or needs attention. 👍

Pentair Response

2y

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!

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