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 109 reviews)); "good benefits and people to work with" ((in 78 reviews)); "Enjoyed the internship and the pay was good" ((in 60 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 37 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 26 reviews))

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

"Poor management and not enough follow through!" ((in 62 reviews)); "Upper management is detached from business" ((in 16 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)); "Many layoffs have made the work environment trying a times." ((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

(1,065 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 1,065 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

3.0

Nov 29, 2024

Pentair

Quality assurance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunity for improvement

Cons

Resistance to change and high turnover

Pentair Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! At Pentair, we recognize there’s always opportunities for improvement. We appreciate your feedback and dedicated contributions to the company.

4.0

Nov 1, 2024

Work life

Cnc machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive wages and overall cleanliness

Cons

Being a union shop sonority takes place over knowledge and experience

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!

1.0

Oct 23, 2024

Safety Review Got Me Fired

Machinist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I really liked their interesting projects. Large scale industrial water projects

Cons

After I shared a near miss / close call in confidence with the safety inspector, I was targeted. Eventually fired me as a direct result of not playing along.

Pentair Response

1y

Please reach out to PentairEthics.com. Pentair encourages a speak up culture and takes such claims seriously; retaliation is not tolerated.

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