Does Woodward pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Woodward employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Woodward. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Woodward?

59% of Woodward employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Woodward 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Woodward?

Operations Technician (29) , Mechanical Assembler (26) , Engineer (18) , CNC Machinist (16) , Engineering Intern (16) , Mechanical Engineer (16) , Program Manager (12) , Intern (9) , Machinist (9) , Manufacturing Engineer (9) , Operations Supervisor (9) , Customer Service Representative (8) , Engineering Manager (7) , Mechanical Engineering Intern (7) , Operation Technician (7)

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

"Benefits are great." ((in 150 reviews)); "it was good pay." ((in 52 reviews)); "Good work/life balance (most people around me work from 8:30" ((in 20 reviews)); "Good benefits package and good people to work with on the line" ((in 13 reviews)); "life balance, friendly coworkers" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Management is poor and leads by intimidation and thinly" ((in 65 reviews)); "Incompetent leadership and HR." ((in 17 reviews)); "Too many managers and not enough people doing the work." ((in 16 reviews)); "This structure gives upper management the majority of the leverage in decision making processes and allows discretionary authority over all internal policies including technical decisions." ((in 14 reviews)); "Salary is a but low but there is a site" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Woodward layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Woodward locations?

Fort Collins , Rockford , Loves Park , Niles , Santa Clarita , Skokie , Loveland , Zeeland , Duarte , Valencia , Machesney Park , Chicago , Greenville , Los Angeles , Woodward , Monrovia , Denver , Gurnee , Machesney Park , New York , Bloomfield Hills , Grand Rapids , Holland , Omaha , Oklahoma City , Greenville , Arlington , Minneapolis , Loveland , San Clemente

Woodward reviews

3.7

59% would recommend to a friend

(708 total reviews)

Chip Blankenship

75% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

Woodward has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 708 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Woodward 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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Reviews by job title

708 reviews

1.0

May 2, 2013

They Walk The Talk at Woodward

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There aren't any pros to working at this place.

Cons

I will give them this, they are congruent. They tell you that they will make your life a living hell and they follow through. They tell you that they will freeze your salary, and they do. They tell you that they are going to force you to take a job that is well beneath your skills, and they do it.

1.0

Mar 28, 2013

Huge wage disparity

Sales & marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If your in the executive branch, a great place to work

Cons

Workers at poverty level wages, kept on by illusion of good benefits...until you try to use them. Executives rake in millions, lavish meetings, outings. Quick to lay-off workers but never give up a dime in their own salaries. Don't drink the koolaid, we are not "all one Woodward". You'll be worked hard, paid little and kicked to the curb.

4.0

Feb 18, 2013

Great company to have on your resume.

Pfl

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Woodward has a good reputation for hiring and draining very good people. If you have worked there and survived they know you have the goods. And if you are moving on, they understand why. You can learn a lot in a short time as they will allow anyone to attempt any challenge, but if you fail or flail you may be on your own. All-in-all a great place for the confident learner.

Cons

There are a number of big company frustrations and constant non-productive site competition but that is not unexpected or unusual. Still has a bit of a small company vibe and the executives keep trying to prove they are worthy.

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