Is Kohler Co. a good company to work for?

Kohler Co. has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 2,191 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 68% of employees would recommend working at Kohler Co. to a friend and 65% 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.?

68% of Kohler Co. employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kohler Co. 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 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 114 reviews)); "Benefits are good and reliable" ((in 109 reviews)); "Good culture and work style" ((in 107 reviews)); "Good pay and schedule for managament" ((in 106 reviews)); "Good work life balance here" ((in 105 reviews))

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

"Poor management and leadership." ((in 26 reviews)); "If manager is good, all good or else don't expect anything." ((in 26 reviews)); "hard work long hours summers can be over 115 in the warehouse" ((in 22 reviews)); "Usually employees are afraid of upper management and do not speak up" ((in 20 reviews)); "No training, chaos work place, 12 hr shifts, mandatory 60 hrs a week" ((in 16 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

68% would recommend to a friend

(1,758 total reviews)

David Kohler

83% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

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Kohler Co. has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,758 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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2K reviews

3.0

Aug 7, 2024

Okay Place

Customer service representative

Recommend

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Pros

Working for a premium brand & getting to know things about plumbing.

Cons

Not ever feeling prepared or confident in a lot of things they want employees to help customers with. Being told to fake it until I make it or be wrong strong.

Kohler Co. Response

1y

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us - we're glad to hear you learned a lot about our brands and products! We're here to support our associates as you learn your role, and we're disappointed to hear you didn't feel confident during your time with us. We hope you took the time to discuss any gaps with your leader so we could help provide any additional training or resources you needed.

3.0

Aug 6, 2024

HR is heartless

Senior material handler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay. Benefits aren’t bad.

Cons

Point system shows no mercy. HR is not supportive.

Kohler Co. Response

1y

We're glad to hear you appreciated your compensation package, but disappointed to learn you didn't feel supported by your HR partners. We completely agree that mental health is a very real and important part of overall well-being - our HeadsUP Business Resource Group promotes mental health awareness, education, support, and advocacy for our associates and their family and friends. We hope you had the opportunity to get involved in whatever way felt right for you! We'll be sure to pass along your comments to the team.

2.0

Aug 5, 2024

Engines Business

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed Environment, Decent Pay, Interesting Work, Generators Division is Growing

Cons

Engines division has no concrete guidance. Technical knowledge is highly lacking in upper management. Outsourcing of components is heavily emphasized and there is no desire to invest in critical processes or keep manufacturing internal. There is no trust between engineering and upper management, so resources are incorrectly distributed and outside advisors are frequently brought in. No good has come of outside advice due to the extreme complexity of the business and product. Lots of emphasis on lean principles, no attention to maintenance or technical needs. Many new leaders have no experience in engines or other highly technical manufacturers, so they cannot realize the true needs of the business or have a meaningful impact. Due to lack of trust, attention, and communication, many critical people have left and now the business is bleeding.

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