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?

"Work life balance is good" ((in 92 reviews)); "great people committed to water and making a difference" ((in 88 reviews)); "Good benefits and work hybrid or remote" ((in 87 reviews)); "The pay was good for an internship" ((in 57 reviews)); "Good company balanced culture with updated technology." ((in 48 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 28 reviews)); "There are way too many managers everywhere and they make up annoying and grueling tasks to seem worthy of their paycheck." ((in 23 reviews)); "Severe absences of leadership and poor morale/culture" ((in 22 reviews)); "No bonus even though company is doing great." ((in 12 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

3.0

May 16, 2023

Diversification Overload

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have some good products.

Cons

Toxic leadership. People promoted based on gender and ethnicity over skills and experience.

Xylem Response

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We appreciate your feedback and take all concerns seriously. At Xylem, we strive to cultivate a positive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. Our leadership team is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and believes that it enhances our ability to innovate and succeed. We assure you that we prioritize both skills and experience when making hiring and promotion decisions. Our commitment to creating a supportive and fair workplace remains unwavering.

4.0

May 16, 2023

Best work culture

Sr. engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great working environment. Better work life balance.

Cons

No cons to be mentioned.

4.0

May 13, 2023

Good company

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work timings, considers opinions of all employers

Cons

Nothing much to complain about

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