Does Orkin pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Orkin employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Orkin. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Orkin?

43% of Orkin employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Orkin 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Orkin?

Pest Control Technician (162) , Route Manager (93) , Technician (79) , Account Manager (72) , Branch Manager (59) , Service Manager (52) , Commercial Account Manager (41) , Sales Representative (39) , Sales Inspector (38) , Termite Technician (28) , Sales (23) , Customer Service Representative (19) , Pest Technician (18) , Sales Associate (17) , Inspector (16)

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

"The pay is good if you put in the time" ((in 138 reviews)); "training was great and the overall business is great" ((in 76 reviews)); "Company vehicle Pretty good benefits" ((in 74 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 36 reviews)); "good money and that's about it." ((in 35 reviews))

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

"Can be long hours and the people dealt with can be tiresome." ((in 70 reviews)); "No work life balance and micromanaged." ((in 55 reviews)); "Middle management is awful, upper management is oblivious" ((in 28 reviews)); "Excessive long hours for managers, sales." ((in 28 reviews)); "Terrible training and Apathetic leadership." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Orkin layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Orkin locations?

Atlanta , Los Angeles , Houston , Chicago , Baltimore , Orlando , Austin , New York , Dallas , Riverside , Indianapolis , Denver , Charlotte , San Diego , Jacksonville , Lansing , Cincinnati , Miami , Tampa , Virginia Beach , Saint Louis , Milwaukee , Oklahoma City , Washington , Colorado Springs , Covington , San Antonio , Eden Prairie , Chattanooga , Memphis

Orkin reviews

3.1

43% would recommend to a friend

(1,440 total reviews)

Jerry Gahlhoff | Pat Chrzanowski

60% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Culture & values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.7

Senior management

Orkin has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,440 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Orkin employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Jan 20, 2026

Terrible place to work

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is decent and u can make commission off sales

Cons

Heavy Work hours racial mico aggressions lack of respect they play favorites with co workers and no community support

Orkin Response

4mo

Thank you for your service to Orkin and leaving a review. It is unfortunate to hear about your concerns with the company, and we are sorry this was your experience as this does not align with our company values. We will be sure to pass this along to the leadership team. Good luck in your next role.

2.0

Jan 16, 2026

Long Hours, Not Enough Pay

Pest control technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-decent pay for area -benefits/401k -company truck/phone -flexible-ish schedule -pto/sick days

Cons

-communication from management is very subpar -managers often have a "don't care" attitude -not a very good work-life balance at all -not enough incentives to keep up with the demanding work flow -pay is inconsistent as it is production based

Orkin Response

4mo

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to know the company vehicle and benefits are top benefits for you, but disappointed to hear that the salary does not meet your needs. If you would like to discuss further, please contact orkinemployeesupport@rollins.com

3.0

Jan 15, 2026

Draining

Tsi

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

you can make decent money

Cons

Dragging boring days of mind numbingness

Orkin Response

4mo

Thank you for leaving a review. It is great to know that competitive compensation is a top benefit for you. Regarding your concerns, we recommend you reach out to orkinemployeesupport@rollins.com to get the support you need.

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