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

Jul 17, 2024

Work

Mechanical design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance depends on manager

Cons

Toxic mangers and management with good salary

Xylem Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the salary and work-life balance, though we acknowledge your concerns regarding management. We take your feedback seriously and will work on better supporting our managers to ensure they have the skills needed to foster a positive and effective work environment.

1.0

Jul 15, 2024

Okay place I guess

Safety manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Travel US for free on company dime

Cons

Have to show up for Zoom meetings

Xylem Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear that your work experience was not in line with your expectations. We appreciate your time spent with Xylem.

5.0

Jul 13, 2024

NA

Regional ehs manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for

Cons

Unlimited PTO isn't really a thing

Xylem Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We’re happy to hear that you enjoy working at Xylem. We understand your concern about unlimited PTO, and we will continue to review our policies to ensure they align with the needs of our employees. Your input is valuable as we strive to improve the employee experience.

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