Does Xylem pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Xylem employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Xylem. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Xylem?

70% of Xylem employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Xylem 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Xylem?

Engineer (37) , Manager (27) , Senior Engineer (20) , Applications Engineer (18) , Intern (18) , Outside Sales Representative (18) , Project Manager (18) , Software Engineer (18) , Sales (17) , Senior Software Engineer (16) , Mechanical Engineer (14) , Application Engineer (11) , Lead Engineer (11) , Director (10) , Sales Representative (10)

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

"Work life balance is good" ((in 89 reviews)); "great people committed to water and making a difference" ((in 85 reviews)); "Good benefits and work hybrid or remote" ((in 83 reviews)); "pay is good" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great team and products" ((in 40 reviews))

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

""Upper management always knows best and they will always remind you of that."" ((in 29 reviews)); "Severe absences of leadership and poor morale/culture" ((in 21 reviews)); "No bonus even though company is doing great" ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours and tons of travel" ((in 10 reviews)); "Limited Growth Opportunities" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Xylem layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Xylem locations?

Morton Grove , Charlotte , Morrisville , Auburn , Rye Brook , Raleigh , Chicago , Washington , Lubbock , Dallas , Bridgeport , Yellow Springs , San Diego , Pittsburgh , New York , Uniontown , Seneca Falls , Houston , Atlanta , DuBois , Boise , Pewaukee , Dayton , Colorado Springs , Buffalo , Milwaukee , Indianapolis , Cincinnati , Columbia , Saint Petersburg

Xylem reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,311 total reviews)

Matthew Pine

72% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Xylem has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,311 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Xylem 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

1K reviews

4.0

Jan 30, 2024

Xylem

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid company with decent benefits.

Cons

Hard to be away from family when the job required a bit of travel.

Xylem Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your acknowledgment of Xylem as a solid company with decent benefits. As a global organization, we understand the challenges of balancing work responsibilities with personal commitments, especially when travel is involved. Your feedback is valuable as we continually strive to enhance our employee experience and support work-life balance initiatives.

5.0

Jan 29, 2024

Good Company

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture, Professional development, good benefits

Cons

Very large corporation, Although this did have benefits.

Xylem Response

2y

Thank you for the positive review. We value your recognition of our culture, professional growth opportunities, and benefits. Your feedback helps as we continuously strive to leverage our scale while providing personalized support to our employees.

3.0

Jan 29, 2024

Good environment

Finance assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good colleagues - Friendly environment - No complaints

Cons

- Was running on legacy ERP - Job progression stagnant - KPI and goals unclear

Xylem Response

2y

We appreciate your positive feedback regarding the work environment. Regarding your concerns, we acknowledge your feedback on the legacy ERP system and the clarity of KPIs and goals. We are continuously striving to improve our systems and processes, and your input is valuable in guiding our efforts toward enhancing the employee experience and addressing areas for growth and development.

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