Does Xylem pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Xylem employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Xylem. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Xylem?

71% of Xylem employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Xylem 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Xylem?

Engineer (37) , Manager (27) , Senior Engineer (20) , Applications Engineer (18) , Intern (18) , Outside Sales Representative (18) , Project Manager (18) , Software Engineer (18) , Sales (17) , Senior Software Engineer (16) , Mechanical Engineer (14) , Application Engineer (11) , Lead Engineer (11) , Director (10) , Sales Representative (10)

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

"great people committed to water and making a difference" ((in 91 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 83 reviews)); "Good benefits and work hybrid or remote" ((in 83 reviews)); "pay is good" ((in 55 reviews)); "Good salary and packages" ((in 31 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lots of OT" ((in 103 reviews)); ""Upper management always knows best and they will always remind you of that."" ((in 27 reviews)); "Severe absences of leadership and poor morale/culture" ((in 22 reviews)); "No bonus even though company is doing great." ((in 15 reviews)); "Limited Growth Opportunities" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Xylem layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Xylem locations?

Morton Grove , Charlotte , Morrisville , Auburn , Rye Brook , Raleigh , Chicago , Washington , Lubbock , Dallas , Bridgeport , Yellow Springs , San Diego , Pittsburgh , New York , Uniontown , Seneca Falls , Houston , Atlanta , DuBois , Boise , Pewaukee , Dayton , Colorado Springs , Buffalo , Milwaukee , Indianapolis , Cincinnati , Columbia , Saint Petersburg

Xylem reviews

3.7

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,310 total reviews)

Matthew Pine

74% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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Xylem has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,310 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Xylem 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

4.0

Feb 28, 2026

Great Company

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great perks and benefits Team and culture is great Hybrid work with 2 days a week from home

Cons

High workload with current company re-structure

3.0

Feb 26, 2026

strong product, some great ground level people, dizzying directives

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best product out there in some markets. People are great to work with. Good internal environment. Respected company in the industry. They seem to care about the world and sustainability. Lots of smart people and access to some brilliant minds.

Cons

frustrating times with conflicting messaging and lack of support

1.0

Feb 17, 2026

Believe the rumors

Client solutions manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They are very water focused

Cons

Bad management, top to bottom. Gave me a target i never had a chance to hit.

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