Is Trimble a good company to work for?

Trimble has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,857 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 76% of employees would recommend working at Trimble to a friend and 69% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Trimble have been left by employees working as Project Manager , Software Engineer and Product Manager .

Does Trimble pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Trimble employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Trimble. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Trimble?

76% of Trimble employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Trimble 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Trimble?

Software Engineer (165) , Senior Software Engineer (67) , Product Manager (47) , Software Developer (39) , Project Manager (28) , Business Analyst (15) , Engineer (15) , Engineering Manager (14) , Director (13) , Regional Sales Manager (13) , Account Manager (12) , Devops Engineer (12) , Manager (11) , Account Executive (10) , Lead Software Engineer (10)

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

"Good work life balance and much more." ((in 203 reviews)); "the people are great and supportive" ((in 142 reviews)); "Culture is good and its flexible" ((in 117 reviews)); "401K and ESPP are good benefits if you take advantage of them" ((in 105 reviews)); "The Westminster team was great in showing me the ropes and providing constant support throughout my experience" ((in 45 reviews))

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

"Low salaries and little to no bonus." ((in 45 reviews)); "Managers don't know what all is involved in an employee's position" ((in 32 reviews)); "So pay is average or below, and layoffs are common when times are tight." ((in 20 reviews)); "Change management and upper management" ((in 19 reviews)); "No career growth unless significant achievement is done" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Trimble layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Trimble locations?

Westminster , Sunnyvale , Denver , Dayton , Portland , Boulder , Minnetonka , Huber Heights , Los Angeles , San Diego , Atlanta , Tempe , Sunrise , Fremont , Broomfield , Boston , New York , Dallas , Milpitas , Lake Oswego , Chicago , San Jose , Corvallis , Princeton , Austin , Minneapolis , Tipp City , Folsom , Huntsville , Chantilly

Trimble reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,635 total reviews)

Rob Painter

88% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,635 reviews)

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Trimble has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,635 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Trimble employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Jan 18, 2024

The Financials of Being an Operations Director at Trimble

Operations director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As an Operations Director at Trimble, my compensation package was comprehensive and performance-oriented. It included a competitive base salary, complemented by a 15% annual bonus based on personal and company achievements. Additionally, there was a 3% profit share potential, dependent on the company's financial success, which added a performance-driven aspect to my earnings. A notable benefit was the annual stock grants, amounting to 10% of my salary, incentivizing alignment with the company's long-term objectives and success.

Cons

The work environment at Trimble, particularly in the Operations Director role, is characterized by its demanding nature, requiring total commitment. This translates to minimal downtime, reflecting a culture where constant engagement and a high-paced rhythm are the norms. While this dynamic can be invigorating and fulfilling for those who thrive in such settings, it might present a challenge for individuals seeking more work-live balance.

4.0

Jan 3, 2024

Nice people but a messy place to work

Senior channel manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work-life balance, role flexibility and mobility, opportunity to grow and try different jobs. Many of the people are great and colleagues want to help each other succeed.

Cons

Pay can be low compared to market average, especially if you started at Trimble more than 2-3 years ago. Have encountered very few managers who are actively looking to develop talent on their teams. Very little accountability and demonstration that there's an ability to develop a strategy and then execute on it. Lacks clear direction. Women and external hires in the C-suite don't survive long.

3.0

Aug 24, 2023

Recently Laid Off - Good company to work for

Technical customer success manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Trimble was a great company to work for prior to lay offs, but I do owe a majority of that credit to my direct leader. I was in the digital transformation/cloud platform organization which did have a group of great leaders. Compensation is fair and equal.

Cons

As many large corporations tend to have this issue, Trimble was moving too quickly for it's feet and tried to change too much too fast which lead to overspending, understaffing, and the end result....lay offs.

Viewing 88 - 90 of 1,635 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Apple

4.2★Compensation & Benefits

Intel Corporation

3.8★Compensation & Benefits

Qualcomm

4.0★Compensation & Benefits

Honeywell

4.0★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at Trimble

Account Executive, MM Customer

Shipping / Receiving Support

Account Executive, MM - New Logo

PRM Platform Technical Admin

Trimble