Does Timken pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Timken employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Timken. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Timken?

69% of Timken employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Timken 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Timken?

Analyst (29) , Machine Operator (22) , Sales Engineer (22) , Engineer (20) , Manager (16) , Senior Analyst (14) , Customer Service Representative (11) , Intern (11) , Engineering Co-Op (9) , Territory Manager (9) , Senior Sales Engineer (8) , Senior Systems Analyst (7) , CNC Machinist (6) , Mechanical Engineer (6) , Product Engineer (6)

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

"Good pay but that’s it" ((in 73 reviews)); "Good work life balance and can enjoy while working" ((in 66 reviews)); "The people I worked with are great" ((in 60 reviews)); "Good benefits and they try to treat customers very ethically." ((in 50 reviews)); "good culture and people support" ((in 29 reviews))

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

"Poor scheduling of part numbers, management too comfortable to help or listen to workers." ((in 62 reviews)); "New employees are met with suspicion by existing employees who survived several recent massive layoffs." ((in 15 reviews)); "Not sure if upper management will ever come out of glass bubble and recognize all employees are part of the same team." ((in 14 reviews)); "Senior Leadership is poor." ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours working inside in a cubicle" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Timken layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Timken locations?

Canton , North Canton , Springfield , Iron Station , Bucyrus , Gaffney , Duncan , Lincolnton , Keene , Mascot , Rutherfordton , Cleveland , Ferndale , Honea Path , Union , Houston , Akron , Altavista , Randleman , Knoxville , Lebanon , Fort Scott , Fulton , Charlotte , Asheboro , Manchester , Massillon , Chicago , Downers Grove , Raleigh

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3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(853 total reviews)

Richard Kyle

84% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Timken has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 853 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Timken 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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853 reviews

5.0

Apr 22, 2019

One of the best companies for work for.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Timken offers excellent growth opportunities to employees, with lot of job rotations, training programs, and offer a good work life balance. Good culture.

Cons

At times the job rotation becomes too much, as a general rule a person needs 2-3 years to give full justice to role.

1.0

Mar 26, 2019

not so good for an explorer

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good life balance, best place for female married.

Cons

bad management less salary (take home) bad transport bad food worst management less bonus less appraisal less facilities no proper work for a proper person, 3 months notice compulsory promotions are worst (no recognition)

3.0

Mar 14, 2019

good for long term

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good company to learn & start your career

Cons

employees who are in good books of management they will get chances irrespective of experience & job requirement

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