Does Xylem pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Xylem employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 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?

70% 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 93 reviews)); "Good benefits and work hybrid or remote" ((in 89 reviews)); "Good work life balance is there" ((in 85 reviews)); "pay is good" ((in 53 reviews)); "Good salary and benefit." ((in 32 reviews))

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

""Upper management always knows best and they will always remind you of that."" ((in 28 reviews)); "Severe absences of leadership and poor morale/culture" ((in 21 reviews)); "There are way too many managers everywhere and they make up annoying and grueling tasks to seem worthy of their paycheck." ((in 21 reviews)); "No bonus even though company is doing great" ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours and tons of travel" ((in 11 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

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,310 total reviews)

Matthew Pine

72% approve of CEO

61% 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 7, 2024

Great

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and good boss

Cons

Big corporations are slow movers

Xylem Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you appreciate our benefits and your positive experience with your boss. We acknowledge your point about the pace of large corporations and are committed to improving agility. Your feedback guides our ongoing efforts to enhance our processes for better responsiveness.

3.0

Feb 6, 2024

Good not great

Applications engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Time off. Potential for promotion.

Cons

Over worked. Reduction in positions and adding more work to the remaining jobs.

Xylem Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you appreciated our time-off policy and promotion opportunities. We understand your concerns about workload due to position reductions, but please know we're continuously assessing to maintain balance. Your input is valuable in helping us improve!

4.0

Jan 30, 2024

Xylem

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid company with decent benefits.

Cons

Hard to be away from family when the job required a bit of travel.

Xylem Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your acknowledgment of Xylem as a solid company with decent benefits. As a global organization, we understand the challenges of balancing work responsibilities with personal commitments, especially when travel is involved. Your feedback is valuable as we continually strive to enhance our employee experience and support work-life balance initiatives.

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