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 611 reviews)); "Great people to work with that want the best for the company and their customers." ((in 530 reviews)); "Good pay and I like the work i do and the people I work with." ((in 513 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 354 reviews)); "Salary is good and growth" ((in 266 reviews))

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

"They have good Manager and worker" ((in 164 reviews)); "On your own and no training" ((in 124 reviews)); "Long hours and very stressful" ((in 98 reviews)); "There is no job security and they can ask to leave to his/ her employees without any further notice." ((in 80 reviews)); "No bonuses or incentives to go above and beyond." ((in 65 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

(9,517 total reviews)

Joakim Weidemanis

79% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (9,517 reviews)

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Johnson Controls has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 9,517 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

3.0

Jun 9, 2026

Good work-life balance but slow promotions and raises

Lead engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance, and work ethics.

Cons

Salary increment and promotion delays

Johnson Controls Response

5d

Thank you for taking the time to provide important input on our compensation and benefits as a Lead Engineer. At Johnson Controls, we aim to provide competitive pay and a robust benefits plan that supports our employees' well-being. We’ll use this information to continually improve our offerings.

3.0

Jun 9, 2026

Great people and flexibility amid chaotic changes

Senior marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible, great people, growth trajectory

Cons

new CEO, new systems and ways of working is chaotic during transformation.

Johnson Controls Response

5d

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Johnson Controls as a Senior Marketing Manager. Your input will help us in our mission to foster the best possible workplace for our teammates.

5.0

Jun 8, 2026

Fantastic pay and strong leadership with no major cons

Material handler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fantastic pay for the area and great leadership

Cons

No major cons at the time

Johnson Controls Response

5d

We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on our senior management as a Material Handler. Effective leadership is essential to advancing our mission and fostering a positive work environment. We remain committed to transparent communication and ongoing development to ensure senior management stays approachable and supportive of all employees.

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