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) , Sales Engineer (22) , Machine Operator (21) , 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 76 reviews)); "Good work life balance and can enjoy while working" ((in 62 reviews)); "The people I worked with are great" ((in 61 reviews)); "Good benefits and they try to treat customers very ethically." ((in 59 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 68 reviews)); "Not sure if upper management will ever come out of glass bubble and recognize all employees are part of the same team." ((in 15 reviews)); "New employees are met with suspicion by existing employees who survived several recent massive layoffs." ((in 15 reviews)); "High turnover, constantly training new hires." ((in 10 reviews)); "Senior Leadership is poor." ((in 9 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

Timken reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(852 total reviews)

Richard Kyle

84% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

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Timken has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 852 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).

Reviews by job title

852 reviews

2.0

Apr 21, 2014

project manager/ production manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Long history with slow grouth

Cons

complex ralationship, no oppornutities for fresh guy

4.0

Jan 8, 2014

Good career growth, but politics

Purchase executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Goood company, doing well Good career growth and opportunities Transport provided! Food is cheap and tasty, specially when compared to other places!

Cons

Lots of politics! I was simple lucky that i had a couple of seniors who were good.! If you are a person who can deal with the politics (even enjoy it ) and expect a good career u can join!

3.0

Oct 1, 2013

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Anonymous employee

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Pros

1. professional people working outside of India. Excellent culture in HQ. 2. Work life balance. 3. Good policies

Cons

1. Bad Local Management. 2. Tend to create non performing groups at a senior management level in technology. 3. Recognition not performance driven. Talent management system stage managed.

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