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 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

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,310 total reviews)

Matthew Pine

73% 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Jan 10, 2026

Good

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance indeed

Cons

Nothing as of now it seems

5.0

Dec 30, 2025

Consistent high-impact contributor across technical, commercial, and operational functions

Business support specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong ownership and accountability across multiple functions, including project execution, inside sales engineering, and IT systems integration. Consistently adaptable, solutions-oriented, and reliable under pressure, with a demonstrated ability to take on responsibilities beyond the defined role while maintaining quality and business alignment.

Cons

At times, managing multiple cross-functional responsibilities in parallel can limit the ability to further delegate tasks or fully standardize processes, highlighting an opportunity to continue improving prioritization and scalability as responsibilities grow.

3.0

Dec 29, 2025

Flexible workplace

Senior project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work environment, unlimited PTO/FTO

Cons

Opportunities for growth limited and frequent re-orgs. Long term employees not valued.

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