Does Johnson Controls pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Johnson Controls employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Johnson Controls. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Johnson Controls?

70% of Johnson Controls employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Johnson Controls 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Johnson Controls?

Project Manager (206) , Software Engineer (158) , Manager (152) , Account Executive (137) , Engineer (127) , Sales Engineer (116) , Sales Representative (93) , Assistant Manager (92) , Intern (89) , Senior Software Engineer (89) , Sales (86) , Sales Manager (85) , Project Engineer (75) , Director (71) , Design Engineer (65)

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

"Benefits are good and covered" ((in 601 reviews)); "Great people to work with that want the best for the company and their customers." ((in 532 reviews)); "Its pretty good pay and there is plenty of oportunity to make $50k+ for just being blue collar." ((in 473 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 346 reviews)); "Salary is good and growth" ((in 275 reviews))

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

"They have good Manager and worker" ((in 165 reviews)); "no training and they expect you to struggle the first 6" ((in 132 reviews)); "Long hours and very stressful" ((in 99 reviews)); "This company provides no job security and there is constant restructuring and every 1 to1.5 year every department gets redundancy." ((in 81 reviews)); "No bonuses whatsoever for senior level engineers even when they're recognized as a key contributor on the team." ((in 64 reviews))

What are employees saying about Johnson Controls layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Johnson Controls locations?

Hannover , Ratingen , Burscheid , Berlin , Essen , Unterschleißheim , Solingen , Mannheim , Überherrn , Wuppertal , Neuruppin , Bochum , Rockenhausen , Hamburg , Köln , München , Neu-Isenburg , Nürnberg

Johnson Controls reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(9,522 total reviews)

Joakim Weidemanis

79% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (9,522 reviews)

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Johnson Controls has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 9,522 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Johnson Controls employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

10K reviews

2.0

Mar 18, 2026

Falling apart

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice salary and some awesome people to work with.

Cons

Mediocre performers get promoted while accomplished individuals overlooked. Broken system and broken teams.

Johnson Controls Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us as a Director. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where our core values of integrity, collaboration, and innovation are lived out. We apologize that you had a negative experience with us. Your input will be shared with the appropriate individuals to address your concerns.

4.0

Mar 17, 2026

It was a great company

Sales order specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great working environment and benefits

Cons

Nothing really bad maybe a little poor higher ups management

Johnson Controls Response

3mo

Thank you for your review as a Sales Order Specialist. Having management that is engaged, responsive and supportive makes all the difference in your career satisfaction. We will share your feedback with the appropriate individuals who can address your issues.

4.0

Mar 17, 2026

Good company to work at

Telesales advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture, lovely people to work with

Cons

A lot of red tape involved, slow process

Johnson Controls Response

3mo

Thank you for your review as a Telesales Advisor. At Johnson Controls, we strive to create a culture that promotes integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Our core values are the foundation of a working environment where employees can thrive. We appreciate your feedback and are continually working to foster a culture that reflects our commitment to our people and our customers.

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