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 104 reviews)); "good benefits and people to work with" ((in 84 reviews)); "Enjoyed the internship and the pay was good" ((in 62 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 41 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 29 reviews))

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

"Poor management and not enough follow through!" ((in 58 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)); "Many layoffs have made the work environment trying a times." ((in 11 reviews)); "Long hours and pushing businesses very hard" ((in 10 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

(1,066 total reviews)

John Stauch

76% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Pentair has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,066 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

1.0

Jan 7, 2011

Bad management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company is keeping grow and makes profit The working facility is good.

Cons

The management is not good. Don't set the goal right, shy away from responsibility, blame on the people who really tried to make it work.

3.0

Oct 18, 2010

Pentair

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits. Many locations and opportunities for advancement. Good corporate support from a manufacturing perspective. Solid financial positions.

Cons

No issues that you would not experience anywhere else. Market planning is weak and forecasting production volumes can be a challenge.

5.0

Jul 10, 2026

Supportive teams amid high uncertainty

Associate specialist, engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work culture and supportive teams

Cons

Uncertainty in all segments is high

Pentair Response

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Thank you for your review! At Pentair, we strive to create a positive work environment for all employees. We appreciate your feedback, and for your contributions to Pentair!

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