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

Aug 20, 2024

BA Job

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice People Work Life Balance Unlimited PTO

Cons

Old ways of working People don't want to change

Xylem Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear that you appreciated the work-life balance and the people at Xylem. We recognize the importance of evolving our processes, and your feedback helps highlight areas where we can continue to improve. We remain committed to fostering an environment of growth and adaptability.

2.0

Aug 20, 2024

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Global product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good purpose products motivating sustainability

Cons

Company is in growth phase means continuous organizational changes

Xylem Response

1y

Thank you for providing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found value in the company's purpose and sustainability efforts. We understand that the growth phase can lead to organizational changes, and we appreciate your insight into this challenge. Your feedback is important as we work to create a more stable and cohesive environment during times of transition.

3.0

Aug 16, 2024

Good Pay Not Great Management

Senior financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is pretty good for area

Cons

Upper management (director, C-suite) quite terribly run

Xylem Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you are satisfied with the pay. We also appreciate your insights regarding management, and we recognize the importance of strong leadership at all levels. Your input is valuable as we strive to improve our work environment.

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