Is Kohler Co. a good company to work for?

Kohler Co. has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 2,193 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 67% of employees would recommend working at Kohler Co. to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Kohler Co. have been left by employees working as Intern , Engineer and Sales Executive .

Does Kohler Co. pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kohler Co. employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kohler Co.. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kohler Co.?

67% of Kohler Co. employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kohler Co. 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kohler Co.?

Engineer (38) , Manager (36) , Intern (30) , Sales Associate (25) , Design Engineer (21) , Assistant Manager (19) , Project Engineer (17) , Sales Executive (17) , Molding Operator (16) , Staff Engineer (16) , Machine Operator (15) , Product Manager (14) , Deputy Manager (13) , Marketing (13) , Project Manager (13)

What are the pros of working at Kohler Co. according to real employee reviews?

"The people at Kohler are so great and fun to work with!" ((in 113 reviews)); "Good pay and schedule for managament" ((in 110 reviews)); "Good culture and work style" ((in 109 reviews)); "Benefits are good and reliable" ((in 103 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 98 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Kohler Co. according to real employee reviews?

"If manager is good, all good or else don't expect anything." ((in 27 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 26 reviews)); "Usually employees are afraid of upper management and do not speak up" ((in 22 reviews)); "hard work long hours summers can be over 115 in the warehouse" ((in 20 reviews)); "No training, only the fittest survive." ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about Kohler Co. layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Kohler Co. locations?

Kohler , Hattiesburg , Sheboygan , Huntsville , Sheridan , Brownwood , Spartanburg , Chicago , Milwaukee , Mosel , New York , Union City , Casa Grande , Burr Ridge , Little Rock , Miami , Green Bay , Saukville , Sheboygan Falls , Houston , Wisconsin Dells , Washington , San Francisco , Bristol , Kohler , Madison , Champaign , Grafton , Grand Rapids , Austin

Kohler Co. reviews

3.8

67% would recommend to a friend

(1,760 total reviews)

David Kohler

83% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Kohler Co. has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,760 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kohler Co. employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Jun 26, 2024

Great Place to Work

Communications project leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits to working here.

Cons

Not a clear path for advancement.

Kohler Co. Response

2y

Thanks so much for the great feedback - we're thrilled to know you're seeing the benefits of being part of our team! We're here to help each associate grow, and we encourage you to have a conversation with your leader about your career goals so we can support you along the way. You don't need to wait for a formal development discussion to do this - keeping an open dialogue with your leader can help us identify opportunities for you.

3.0

Jun 10, 2024

Just a stepping stone

Process engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people that care in the Engineering Dept.

Cons

Department was understaffed, and showed very little urgency to replace former positions.

Kohler Co. Response

2y

It's great to hear you found yourself surrounded by fantastic, caring people on your team, and we agree: our associates are the best! We'll be sure to pass along your comments on staffing - while it's important to take the time to find the right people to fill open roles, we also recognize that gaps can be tough on teams.

2.0

May 2, 2024

Do not recommend

Ehs specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are ok to have

Cons

Work-Life Balance No appreciation for employees Salaried persons are used beyond what is reasonable Management does not listen to concerns or needs Management then gets upset when the concern or need becomes a problem. Lack of accountability from management

Kohler Co. Response

2y

We appreciate you taking the time to share this with us. Safety is our top priority, and we'll be sure to pass along your comments to the team. We take accountability seriously as well - as we're sure you know, encouraging each associate to "own it" is one of our key beliefs! We'll keep your comments in mind as we continue to evolve our leadership programs to ensure all associates feel supported.

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