Does Powell Industries pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Powell Industries employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Powell Industries. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Powell Industries?

94% of Powell Industries employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Powell Industries 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Powell Industries?

Project Manager (34) , Engineer (14) , Welder (8) , Intern (7) , Electrical Assembler (6) , Material Handler (6) , Applications Engineer (5) , Field Service Technician (5) , Mechanical Engineer (5) , Production Worker (5) , Business Analyst (4) , Senior Electrical Engineer (4) , Anonymous (3) , Assembler (3) , Automation Engineer (3)

What are the pros of working at Powell Industries according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and willing to help" ((in 45 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 35 reviews)); "HR is doing a great job building a good culture and keeping morale up." ((in 17 reviews)); "Powell has great work environment and it allows their employees to be challenged and grow." ((in 15 reviews)); "Work life balance is good." ((in 11 reviews))

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

"low paying and little to no job advancement" ((in 30 reviews)); "unskilled, poor management" ((in 21 reviews)); "Upper management is conniving." ((in 7 reviews)); "Little training offered" ((in 6 reviews)); "Low wages and raises." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Powell Industries layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Powell Industries layoffs and their outlook for job security at Powell Industries in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Powell Industries locations?

Houston , North Canton , Northlake , South Houston , Canton , Nashville , Chicago , Powell , League City , Richmond , Johnson City , Green Camp , Goleta , Denver , Westlake , Hermitage , Atlanta , Brooklyn Heights

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Powell Industries

Powell Industries reviews

4.4

94% would recommend to a friend

(420 total reviews)

Brett Cope

94% approve of CEO

87% positive business outlook

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4.5

Culture & values

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.4

Senior management

4.4

Career opportunities

4.2

Compensation and benefits

Powell Industries has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 420 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Powell Industries employee rating is 27% above average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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420 reviews

5.0

Jun 5, 2016

Good Company

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get exposed to several aspects of engineering. Great working environment.

Cons

The company has an old fashioned culture. Access to certain websites are restricted.

3.0

May 3, 2016

Learn a lot, Grow nowhere.

Material handler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is a jump off company, you come here to learn different aspects of working in a manufacturing setting. A huge atmosphere of safety.

Cons

Pay scale is horrible, growth is abysmal, and the bosses micro-manage.

3.0

Apr 19, 2016

unequality

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

nice people, friendly environment, good management

Cons

inequality in pay between management and workers (almost 10 times)

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