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?

"Good benefits and work hybrid or remote" ((in 91 reviews)); "Good work life balance is there" ((in 88 reviews)); "great people committed to water and making a difference" ((in 87 reviews)); "pay is good" ((in 53 reviews)); "Good work environment and policy" ((in 34 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lots of OT" ((in 101 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 20 reviews)); "No bonus even though company is doing great" ((in 14 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

3.0

May 16, 2022

expected us to work constant over time and did not compensate us well

Lead data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the company was made up of some pretty great people and managers.

Cons

the company lacked a sense of loyalty to its employees. they do not pay their employees what they deserve.

Xylem Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to respond, we would like you to know that we have acknowledged your concerns and are working to improve the conditions for our current employees. We recognize that your experience was not the one that we would have hoped for you to have and your feedback helps us to move in a better direction. We also want you to know that we appreciate your positive feedback regarding the people and managers that we have on our teams.

4.0

May 13, 2022

Diversity & Inclusion

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very diverse company, lots of cultures and global oriented.

Cons

Work-Life balance is skewed as working through different time zones.

Xylem Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, it is greatly appreciated. We are also glad to know that our diversity and inclusion efforts are recognized and we are glad to hear that overall, your experience with Xylem has been a good one.

5.0

May 11, 2022

Project Manager Job in Xylem

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent working environment and strong Skilled colleagues

Cons

Payscale less than industry standards

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