Is Waters a good company to work for?

Waters has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 1,438 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 54% of employees would recommend working at Waters to a friend and 38% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Waters have been left by employees working as Field Service Specialist , Field Service Engineer and Director .

Does Waters pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Waters employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Waters. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Waters?

54% of Waters employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Waters 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Waters?

Field Service Engineer (49) , Engineer (25) , Manager (25) , Account Manager (22) , Software Engineer (19) , Principal Software Engineer (15) , Senior Scientist (15) , Director (14) , Field Service Specialist (14) , Product Manager (14) , Marketing (11) , Scientist (11) , Software Developer (11) , Intern (10) , Project Manager (9)

What are the pros of working at Waters according to real employee reviews?

"The people I worked with were great and very capable but that is where it ends." ((in 126 reviews)); "Good benefits & 401k" ((in 90 reviews)); "good work life balance 8 out of 10" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great culture and cohesion among all employees" ((in 54 reviews)); "Not stressful and great colleagues" ((in 51 reviews))

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

"Poor management and you don't get hired from the agency." ((in 57 reviews)); "Too many managers" ((in 32 reviews)); "Salaries are low." ((in 31 reviews)); "Poor leadership and lack of qualified managers." ((in 24 reviews)); "These individuals do not align with the organization's vision, undermine senior management and staff, feign productivity while micromanaging, and exhaust dedicated employees." ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Waters layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Waters layoffs and their outlook for job security at Waters in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Waters locations?

Milford , Boston , Taunton , Golden , New Castle , San Diego , Philadelphia , Chicago , San Francisco , New York , Raleigh , Houston , Los Angeles , Jersey City , Milford , Dallas , Indianapolis , Santa Barbara , Denver , Seattle , Pittsburgh , Franklin , Waltham , Worcester , Newark , Phillipsburg , Budd Lake , Burlington , Lindon , Provo

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Great products and employees/incompetent HR and senior management - Chemist Waters Employee Review

2.0

Oct 28, 2022

Chemist

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

You get to work with wonderful scientists and engineers every day who are passionate about making it right for our customers

Cons

- Salary is record low comparing with direct competitors - Almost every week, someone you know leaves for a better job (pay) - HR wants to talk but does not want to listen. They regularly run surveys but none of our inputs are even considered. Employee retention is poor in the last few years and HR doesn't do much to keep experienced employees. - The Science of What's Possible doesn't mean you are treated well as an engineer. - Extremely white men culture. Absolutely low in diversity and inclusion. Org chart is very white. Diversity and Inclusion program is very spotty and is participated by only small fraction of the employees.

Waters Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your candid feedback and your contributions during your time at Waters. We agree that our workforce is made up of some great scientists and engineers who are passionate about their work and want to deliver for our customers. Taking good care of our employees is a huge priority for us and we strive to have a working environment where everyone feels valued, trusted, and respected. As an organization, we are making very deliberate and significant strides toward becoming a more inclusive and diverse workforce. Our employees are always welcome to bring feedback on this to managers or their HR business partners.

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5.0

Jun 18, 2026

Cloud engineer intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work hours, Great projects

Cons

During my time their I didn't experience any obstacles or challenges their.

2.0

Jul 9, 2026

Field sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great coworkers who truly care about putting best foot forward and great technology.

Cons

Compensation has not kept pace with inflation, making it difficult to feel rewarded despite strong performance. * Career progression lacks transparency. Advancement opportunities are limited, and there are no clearly defined milestones or timelines for promotion in some functions. * Organizational priorities and direction frequently change, making it difficult to execute long-term strategies. Communication from senior leadership can feel disconnected from the realities of frontline employees. * The company has become increasingly top-heavy, with decisions often taking a long time to reach the people responsible for execution. * Incentive structures have become less competitive over time, which has negatively affected motivation and retention

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