Does Pentair pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pentair employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pentair. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pentair?

70% of Pentair employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pentair 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pentair?

Engineer (20) , Manager (20) , Mechanical Engineer (16) , Software Engineer (15) , Manufacturing Engineer (14) , Project Manager (13) , Design Engineer (12) , Material Handler (12) , Sales Manager (12) , Assembly Line Worker (10) , Intern (10) , Product Manager (10) , Sales (9) , Customer Service Representative (8) , Operations Manager (8)

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

"Great people and easy" ((in 111 reviews)); "good benefits and people to work with" ((in 81 reviews)); "Good pay and the union is fairly decent." ((in 55 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 41 reviews)); "Good Work Environment" ((in 31 reviews))

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

"Poor management and not enough follow through!" ((in 58 reviews)); "Senior leadership not interested in the people at the plant level." ((in 18 reviews)); "Upper management is detached from business" ((in 17 reviews)); "no training or incentives to make you work harder or keep you motivated" ((in 11 reviews)); "Long hours and pushing businesses very hard" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pentair layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Pentair locations?

Minneapolis , Sanford , Houston , Brookfield , Delavan , Anoka , Moorpark , New Brighton , Cary , Golden Valley , Hanover Park , Milwaukee , Chicago , North Aurora , Ashland , Solon , Apex , Kansas City , Stafford , Saint Paul , Chardon , Conroe , Redwood City , White Bear Lake , Apopka , Raleigh , San Diego , Aurora , Dover , Denver

Pentair reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,068 total reviews)

John Stauch

76% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Pentair has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,068 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pentair 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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1K reviews

4.0

Jul 7, 2025

Significant Positive Shift: A Renewed Focus on Merit and Well-being

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Having been an Engineer here for over five years, I've honestly seen some big changes recently, especially in QA Delivery. It really feels like management has been listening and actually doing something about the feedback. There's a much stronger focus now on recognizing people who genuinely work hard and perform well, which is a huge breath of fresh air compared to how things felt before. My work-life balance has definitely improved, and they're rolling out new policies that make the workplace feel a lot more supportive. The negative vibes that used to hang around certain teams seem to be getting actively tackled, and it's creating a more collaborative and appreciative atmosphere. It genuinely feels like the company is investing in us, the employees, and our well-being.

Cons

Even though things are so much better, it's still a work in progress, you know? Coming from where we were, the transition is ongoing. Sometimes you still see a few communication hiccups or feel the lingering effects of the old low morale, but it's way less common now. And I get it, for some of us who were really impacted by the old culture, fully embracing these positive shifts might just take a bit more time. There's always room to fine-tune things like making sure everything is completely transparent and that the new merit-based systems are applied consistently across all opportunities. It takes time to completely fix all the historical issues, but honestly, the direction we're heading in now is super promising.

Pentair Response

12mo

Thank you for your review! At Pentair, our Win Right values are the foundation for our company and shape how we do business and treat one another. We appreciate your feedback, and for your contributions to Pentair!

3.0

Dec 19, 2024

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great colleaguesand a fun place to work

Cons

Constant change, name changes, redundancies

Pentair Response

1y

Thank you for your review! At Pentair, we are committed to delivering smart, sustainable water solutions to homes and businesses around the world. We appreciate your feedback, and for your contributions to Pentair!

5.0

Nov 7, 2024

Excellent Work-Life Balance, Opportunities for Growth, Plenty of learning opportunities

Associate trainee engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent Work-Life Balance: 5 day working (flexible) Positive Work Culture Employee-Friendly Policies Ideal for Freshers- Great starting point for freshers, offering hands-on experience and plenty of learning opportunities to build a strong foundation Supportive Senior Management: Senior leaders are approachable and willing to help Opportunities for Growth - Employees have room to grow and develop their skills across various domains

Cons

Compensation: The pay could be more competitive, especially for an MNC. Improvements in compensation packages could enhance employee satisfaction

Pentair Response

1y

Thank you for your review! At Pentair, we are committed to delivering smart, sustainable water solutions to homes and businesses around the world. We appreciate your feedback, and for your contributions to Pentair!

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