Does JD Power pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, JD Power employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at JD Power. This rating has decreased by 18% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at JD Power?

54% of JD Power employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated JD Power 3.4 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 JD Power?

Research Associate (29) , Software Developer (23) , Manager (22) , Director (20) , Analyst (14) , Project Manager (12) , Senior Manager (10) , Software Engineer (9) , Research Supervisor (8) , Software Developer Intern (8) , Research Manager (7) , Research Specialist (7) , Senior Analyst (7) , Consultant (6) , Intern (6)

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

"The people there are great!" ((in 75 reviews)); "benefits were good" ((in 41 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 35 reviews)); "Great teams of people who are open to new ideas" ((in 31 reviews)); "Nice culture and great opportunity." ((in 28 reviews))

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

"poor management and career progress." ((in 26 reviews)); "Low salaries compared to the market Short" ((in 24 reviews)); "Leadership at senior levels is weak." ((in 15 reviews)); "No training was provided to new employees" ((in 11 reviews)); "Communication is lacking in upper management and lack of appreciation or recognition in work completed is extremely frustrating." ((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

54% would recommend to a friend

(78 total reviews)

Joshua Peirez

23% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

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5.0

Jun 3, 2026

Fun projects and great people, but poor progression

Software development engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-fun projects -great people -good work-life balance

Cons

-bad progression, promotions -bad yearly salary raises, IIRC it was a 3.5% raise every year -performance reviews don't seem to have an effect on either compensation or progression

JD Power Response

4w

Thank you for sharing your experiences and we're glad to hear you enjoyed the projects, people, and work-life balance. JD Power regularly evaluates our total rewards offerings to remain competitive. We also encourage employees to have open conversations with their manager and/or People & Culture Business Partner about growth and development opportunities. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Thank you, JD Power

4.0

Apr 20, 2026

Supportive team but management and benefits need improvement

Social media specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The team is great to work with, everyone is good at their jobs and very helpful with one another. Salary is great.

Cons

401k match is on the lower end. New management doesn't seem to know what they're doing. No clear career pathways for many roles.

JD Power Response

2mo

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed working with your team. We understand compensation and benefits are important. Compensation is reviewed and benchmarked regularly. We wish you the best in your future endeavors. Thank you, JD Power

3.0

Jan 22, 2026

Not a bad job but leads have inaccurate information and the salary is a bit low

Account executive - business development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team collaboration, products, customers, future

Cons

leads have inaccurate information and the salary is a bit low

JD Power Response

5mo

Thank you for your review. It is helpful to hear what is working well, especially around collaboration, our products, and customer relationships. Feedback about lead quality is important, and discussing specific examples with your manager can identify where improvements are needed. Thank you again for sharing your perspective and for being part of JD Power. Thank you, JD Power

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Fun projects and great people, but poor progression

Supportive team but management and benefits need improvement

Not a bad job but leads have inaccurate information and the salary is a bit low

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