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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Jan 27, 2024

Good Summer Internship

Summer intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good, stable company, many people have been working there for 10+ years.

Cons

Some outdated IT-systems are used at Xylem, could be made more user friendly.

Xylem Response

2y

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your positive feedback about Xylem being a stable company with long-tenured employees. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your summer internship. We take note of your feedback regarding our IT systems and management's focus on current market trends, and we're committed to addressing these areas for improvement. Your insights are valuable to us as we strive to enhance the employee experience at Xylem.

1.0

Jan 23, 2024

Avoid this place

Noc engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None to even talk about.

Cons

Low salary compensation. False atmosphere.

Xylem Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your time in providing your insights. We are disheartened to hear that your experience with Xylem did not meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously and use it to continually improve our organization.

2.0

Jan 16, 2024

Review

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits are fairly good.

Cons

Poor leadership/management. There is not alot of room for growth. Safety is an issue. Process implementation is lacking.

Xylem Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your acknowledgment of our benefits program. Regarding your concerns, we take feedback seriously and acknowledge the areas where improvement is needed. We continuously strive to enhance leadership effectiveness, provide ample growth opportunities, and prioritize a culture of safety throughout our organization. Your insights regarding process implementation and safety protocols are valuable, and we are committed to continuously improving.

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