Does Nortek pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Nortek employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Nortek. This rating has improved by 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Nortek?

56% of Nortek employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Nortek 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Nortek?

Engineer (8) , Supervisor (6) , Applications Engineer (5) , Assembler I (5) , Production Assembler (5) , Assembly Line Worker (4) , Manager (4) , Manufacturing Engineer (4) , Buyer (3) , Mechanical Engineer (3) , Senior Electrical Engineer (3) , Technician (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Assembler (2) , Director (2)

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

"Good people to work with" ((in 24 reviews)); "Oh the benefits are good" ((in 17 reviews)); "Good pay and relaxed atmosphere." ((in 12 reviews)); "Balanced life and friendly team" ((in 5 reviews)); "Culture was good and close until changes occurred." ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Management is bad." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good workers have been lost dew to bad leadership lies or cover ups." ((in 11 reviews)); "Bad manager but is no longer there" ((in 8 reviews)); "Dysfunctional upper management." ((in 6 reviews)); "High staff turnover poor communication" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Nortek layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Nortek locations?

Tualatin , Oklahoma City , Carlsbad , Okarche , O'Fallon , Providence , Saint Louis , Eden Prairie , Dyersburg , Poplar Bluff , O Fallon , Springfield , Portland , Mercer , Wentzville , New York , Hartford , Sussex , Austin , Dallas , Minneapolis , Shakopee , Memphis , Mira Loma , San Diego , Novato , Petaluma , Ohio City , Sherwood , Baltimore

Nortek reviews

3.5

56% would recommend to a friend

(245 total reviews)

Philip Windham | Russell Toney | Dick Pope

69% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Nortek has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 245 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Nortek employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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245 reviews

3.0

Sep 2, 2014

Nice people but low pay and minimal opportunities for advancement.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people that work there are great. The hours are somewhat flexible. Good location right off highway 40.

Cons

Limited opportunity for advancement. Pay is well below the average.

2.0

Mar 16, 2014

Huntair was the best place to work before CES acquisition.

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits. 4 weeks vacation after being hired on. Good people to work with, good atmosphere, good safety program implemented.

Cons

Major overtime is expected, to including daily during the week and on the weekends. Layoffs frequently due to change in work schedule.

3.0

Jan 10, 2014

Overall a very good experience

Applications engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very flexible working conditions, working tools were kept up to date

Cons

not open to new idea's

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