Does Generac Power Systems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Generac Power Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Generac Power Systems. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Generac Power Systems?

42% of Generac Power Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Generac Power Systems 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Generac Power Systems?

Material Handler (27) , Engineer (26) , Assembly Line Worker (25) , Production Assembler (16) , Manager (13) , Inside Sales Representative (11) , Sales (11) , Director (9) , Machine Operator (8) , Assembler I (6) , Dealer Acquisitions (6) , Intern (6) , Project Manager (6) , Software Engineer (6) , Supervisor (6)

What are the pros of working at Generac Power Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and inspiring mission" ((in 85 reviews)); "Benefits are decent." ((in 47 reviews)); "Good coworkers easy to work with" ((in 16 reviews)); "Great opportunity to get into the power generation industry if that is what interests you." ((in 12 reviews)); "Amazing and friendly employees!" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Generac Power Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was low." ((in 47 reviews)); "Bad management and leadership" ((in 29 reviews)); "Some managers have turned their departments into revolving doors, yet it never catches up with them." ((in 22 reviews)); "Upper management is absolutely ridiculous." ((in 21 reviews)); "3. The culture is toxic and a lot of the reason is because hr just pushes whoever the hell through." ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about Generac Power Systems layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Generac Power Systems locations?

Waukesha , Whitewater , Jefferson , Eagle , Milwaukee , Oshkosh , Trenton , Pewaukee , Berlin , Janesville , South Portland , South Burlington , Beaver Dam , Portland , Cincinnati , Reno , Bend , Birmingham , Chicago , Kenosha , Wisconsin Dells , Brookfield , Mukwonago , Wales , Burlington , Palmyra , Wausau , Delavan , Dallas , Houston

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Generac Power Systems reviews

2.8

42% would recommend to a friend

(827 total reviews)

Aaron Jagdfeld

57% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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Generac Power Systems has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 827 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Generac Power Systems employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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827 reviews

5.0

May 14, 2023

Good first job

Engineer 1

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance. Good work recognition.

Cons

Pay was low. Slow advancements.

3.0

May 11, 2023

A good place to start

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Team Good People Relaxed Work Culture

Cons

Poor project planning Poor cross-team communication Lack of direction Uncompromising Doesn't know how to execute

2.0

May 5, 2023

Decent company - quick to part ways

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefit package and perks. Great coworker environment.

Cons

Very quick to part ways with non managerial staff to cut cost, regardless of time with the company. Very much a slave to the stock holder, not the employee.

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