Does Orkin pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Orkin employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Orkin. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Orkin?

41% of Orkin employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Orkin 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Orkin?

Pest Control Technician (162) , Route Manager (93) , Technician (79) , Account Manager (73) , Branch Manager (59) , Service Manager (53) , 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 144 reviews)); "Good benefits and company car" ((in 79 reviews)); "training was great and the overall business is great" ((in 75 reviews)); "great people there and always feeding you." ((in 34 reviews)); "You get a company vehicle that you take home you make your own sq and you can make good money" ((in 34 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 71 reviews)); "No work life balance and micromanaged." ((in 49 reviews)); "Excessive long hours for managers, sales." ((in 32 reviews)); "Middle management is awful, upper management is oblivious" ((in 28 reviews)); "Micro managing poor 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 , Washington , Cincinnati , Miami , Tampa , Virginia Beach , Saint Louis , Milwaukee , Oklahoma City , Colorado Springs , Covington , San Antonio , Eden Prairie , Chattanooga , Memphis

Orkin reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(1,443 total reviews)

Jerry Gahlhoff | Pat Chrzanowski

53% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,443 reviews)

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Orkin has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,443 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

May 25, 2023

Disappointed

Termite technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot to learn on the field and communicate with the customers.

Cons

Horrible management. Hard work but little pay.

Orkin Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that you are not enjoying your experience with Orkin. We encourage you to connect with your leadership team, so we may learn more and work together to provide the support you need. To discuss further, please contact orkinemployeesupport@rollins.com.

4.0

May 24, 2023

Great place to start working

Pest control technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is good You'll get a company vehicle to take home, just not for personal use Overtime is plentiful

Cons

You're day is always in flux and you'll never be able to know when you're getting home The hours wax and wane, Summer April-October days are 9.5-12+ hours long and usually 6+ hours on Saturdays, Winter you'll hit 35-45 hours a week

Orkin Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback and service to Orkin. We are glad to know that the pay and company vehicle are top benefits for you. Regarding your concerns, please contact orkinemployeesupport@rollins.com to discuss further.

3.0

May 22, 2023

Not bad

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not stuck in an office all day.

Cons

Sales were hard to come by. Micro management was a big problem. I had to it $120 out of my monthly check to bring car home

Orkin Response

3y

Thank you for leaving a review. It is unfortunate to hear your management concerns with the company. We encourage you to provide more details to orkinemployeesupport@rollins.com.

Viewing 265 - 267 of 1,443 Reviews

Jobs at Orkin

Customer Service Agent_Seasonal

Customer Service Agent_Seasonal

Customer Service Agent_Seasonal

Inbound Sales Agent_Seasonal

Inbound Sales Agent_Seasonal

Orkin

Orkin reviews

Company ratings over time

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Disappointed

Great place to start working

Not bad

Jobs at Orkin

Orkin reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Company ratings over time

Orkin reviews FAQs

Jobs at Orkin