Does JD Power pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, JD Power employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at JD Power. This rating has decreased by 15% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at JD Power?

53% of JD Power employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated JD Power 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at JD Power?

Research Associate (29) , Software Developer (22) , Manager (21) , Director (20) , Analyst (14) , Project Manager (12) , Senior Manager (10) , Software Engineer (9) , Research Supervisor (8) , Research Manager (7) , Research Specialist (7) , Software Developer Intern (7) , Consultant (6) , Intern (6) , Senior Analyst (6)

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

"benefits were good" ((in 39 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 36 reviews)); "Nice culture and great opportunity." ((in 30 reviews)); "Teams were friendly" ((in 28 reviews)); "Colleagues are helpful and friendly" ((in 19 reviews))

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

"Low salaries compared to the market Short" ((in 24 reviews)); "poor management and career progress." ((in 24 reviews)); "Leadership at senior levels is weak." ((in 15 reviews)); "The company is not good at rooting out bad managers at any level, and they allown know problem "children" to remain in place and cause damage year after year" ((in 13 reviews)); "Senior management is also remote and thinks that communicating from the stage at "town halls" and hiding behind scripted video responses to associates' posed and edited questions substitutes for meaningful dialogue and involvement." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about JD Power layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed JD Power locations?

Troy , Westlake Village , Westlake Village , Los Angeles , Costa Mesa , New York , Chicago , Seattle , Portland , Detroit , Washington , Agoura Hills , Orange , Thousand Oaks , Ontario , Jersey City , Long Island City , Milwaukee , Ann Arbor , Auburn Hills , Warren , Houston , Minneapolis , Chattanooga , Carmel , Calabasas , Santa Ana , Sherman Oaks , San Diego , Denver

JD Power reviews

3.3

53% would recommend to a friend

(563 total reviews)

Joshua Peirez

28% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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JD Power has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 563 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The JD Power employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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563 reviews

3.0

Sep 15, 2025

Great Work Life Balance, Limited Growth and Compensation

Software developer ii

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The work-life balance is great. You are never expected to work past your scheduled hours, and you are encouraged to take time off. The culture is one of friendly collaboration. You are never afraid to ask a question. When mistakes are made, they are handled as a learning opportunity rather than something that you should feel guilty about. Small teams.

Cons

Severe lack of documentation of any sort, reducing the velocity of your work. Lack of knowledge (old components that haven't been touched), adding pressure and stress to your job. Somewhat low pay, doesn't leave room for professional development in your free time. Stingy with their training reimbursements. Despite desiring developers to train and upskill, they don't seem to want to pay for it, even though they have a program dedicated for it. Working with legacy tech, on hard maintenance issues, little room to grow and explore. Not great for early career developers not looking to stagnate.

JD Power Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at J.D. Power. We are glad to hear that you appreciate the culture of friendly collaboration. It's important to us that our employees feel supported. We are continuously looking for ways to augment our professional development opportunities. We encourage you to share your ideas with your manager and/or HR Business Partner. We wish you continued success in your career. Thank you, J.D. Power

4.0

Sep 9, 2025

Considering remote jobs

Product support engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Remote Flexibility – Many roles are remote, giving better work-life balance and reduced commute stress.

Cons

Layoff Risk – As you’ve already faced, restructuring and downsizing can happen, creating job insecurity. Compensation Variability – Pay and benefits may not always match competitors in the same industry.

JD Power Response

9mo

We are glad to hear you enjoyed the flexibility and balance of J.D. Power’s remote-first environment. J.D. Power hires based on business needs to help avoid unnecessary changes or layoffs. We also understand compensation and reward are important. Compensation is reviewed and benchmarked regularly. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Thank you, J.D. Power

4.0

Aug 27, 2025

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Incentives analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Remote Team work Helpful colleagues

Cons

Low salary , a lot to work

JD Power Response

10mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience and the time you spent with us over the years. It’s great to hear that teamwork and support from colleagues stood out during your time here — collaboration is something we truly value. Compensation is reviewed and benchmarked regularly. Thank you, J.D. Power

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