Is Johnson Controls a good company to work for?

Johnson Controls has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 12,276 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Johnson Controls to a friend and 61% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Johnson Controls have been left by employees working as IT Intern , Human Resources and Intern .

Does Johnson Controls pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Johnson Controls employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Johnson Controls. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Johnson Controls?

70% of Johnson Controls employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Johnson Controls 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Johnson Controls?

Project Manager (206) , Software Engineer (158) , Manager (152) , Account Executive (137) , Engineer (127) , Sales Engineer (116) , Sales Representative (93) , Assistant Manager (92) , Intern (89) , Senior Software Engineer (89) , Sales (86) , Sales Manager (85) , Project Engineer (75) , Director (71) , Design Engineer (65)

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

"Good benefits and 401k are nice" ((in 606 reviews)); "Great people to work with that want the best for the company and their customers." ((in 541 reviews)); "Its pretty good pay and there is plenty of oportunity to make $50k+ for just being blue collar." ((in 481 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 352 reviews)); "Salary is good and growth" ((in 267 reviews))

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

"They have good Manager and worker" ((in 161 reviews)); "no training and they expect you to struggle the first 6" ((in 126 reviews)); "Upper management is bad" ((in 124 reviews)); "Long hours and very stressful" ((in 94 reviews)); "This company provides no job security and there is constant restructuring and every 1 to1.5 year every department gets redundancy." ((in 84 reviews))

What are employees saying about Johnson Controls layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Johnson Controls locations?

Milwaukee , New York , Wichita , Houston , Glendale , Boca Raton , Norman , Holland , Plymouth , Chicago , York , Kansas City , Atlanta , Indianapolis , Dallas , Denver , San Antonio , Los Angeles , Aurora , Seattle , Tampa , Washington , Westford , Louisville , Raleigh , Philadelphia , Detroit , Boston , Austin , Birmingham

Johnson Controls reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(9,523 total reviews)

Joakim Weidemanis

79% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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Johnson Controls has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 9,523 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Johnson Controls 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

10K reviews

1.0

Apr 4, 2025

Laid off over the phone after ransomware attack

Senior commercial account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There were no pros in my experience with this company.

Cons

In September 2023, Johnson Controls was hit by a ransomware attack that resulted in data theft and disruption to its internal IT infrastructure, costing the company $27 million to respond and remediate. It is a security company with government contracts and couldn't even protect itself. A few days later, I was laid off - I had not even been there 1 year. (The manager who hired me was laid off 4 months after I started. ) The manager that I reported to was not even professional enough to tell me to my face as he and a HR person laid me off on a conference call.

Johnson Controls Response

1y

We appreciate your honest response. and are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your employment experience with us. Your response is being reviewed carefully and will be shared with the relevant teams to address your concerns.

3.0

Mar 20, 2025

A good employer, but could be better

Product support technician iv

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work-Life Balance: This is not a company that will make you work 60-hour weeks, at least for my position. You work during business hours, and only outside of that when something legitimately requires it. Good pay: I was paid a competitive wage for someone with my job at JCI. Plus annual bonuses, I was provided a living wage, and the ability to save and invest. Culture of Communication: You are able and encouraged to work across teams to accomplish goals. There is a vibrant social culture that makes it easy to find the people you need to talk to to get things done.

Cons

Poor Vision: JCI acquires a lot of startups, and the leaders fail to fully understand what they have bought or how to use it. Risk of getting siloed: Career growth can stagnate if you find yourself be to be one of the only employees capable of doing your job. They are not eager to cross-train. Culture of Blame: Failure is punished instead of learned from, so nobody takes responsibility for their failures, leading to an endless circle of finger-pointing. Sub-par Benefits: The health insurance leaves a lot to be desired. If you have a lot of medical needs, don't choose the high-deductible plan.

Johnson Controls Response

1y

Thank you for your candid feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with Johnson Controls has been less than ideal. We will share your feedback with the appropriate individuals who can use it to address your concerns and continually improve our workplace.

1.0

Mar 9, 2025

Horrible Company

Senior director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very little to say good about company.

Cons

VPs and above lack experience, education, and understanding in how to run a company of this size.

Johnson Controls Response

1y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We're always looking for ways to improve and strengthen our leadership to better support our employees and the company’s growth. Your perspective is valuable, and we’ll continue working to ensure strong leadership and a positive workplace experience for all.

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