Does ABB pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at ABB?

80% of ABB employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated ABB 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at ABB?

Project Manager (313) , Project Engineer (230) , Intern (219) , Engineer (202) , Software Engineer (187) , Sales Manager (107) , Internship (104) , Field Service Engineer (101) , Senior Software Engineer (97) , Manager (96) , R&D Engineer (85) , Product Manager (80) , Sales Specialist (73) , Senior Engineer (73) , Sales Engineer (70)

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

"processes are well defined and work life balance good" ((in 669 reviews)); "benefits are good and exciting" ((in 376 reviews)); "You get to work with many great people and perform meaningful work that helps many communities and cities." ((in 363 reviews)); "Good culture where the key values are held and everyonr is working in the same direction to achieve a common goal" ((in 361 reviews)); "Work culture is good and rest of the thing is not satisfactory" ((in 231 reviews))

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

"Low salaries and less organized and no defined responsibilities" ((in 536 reviews)); "poor management and review system" ((in 321 reviews)); "Bad managers get sent to another ABB location" ((in 120 reviews)); "Poor upper management is a big con" ((in 52 reviews)); "Low compensation as per industry standards" ((in 49 reviews))

What are employees saying about ABB layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed ABB locations?

Beynost , Chassieu , Paris , Lyon , Cergy , Aix-les-Bains , Montluel , Marseille , Cergy-Pontoise , Perpignan , Orsay , La Crau , Joigny , Les Ulis , Marne-la-Vallee

ABB reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(8,207 total reviews)

Morten Wierod

87% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

ABB has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 8,207 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ABB employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Industrie manufacturière industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

8K reviews

2.0

Apr 9, 2025

Lack of Respect

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary if you're willing to endure the non verbal gaslighting and various forms of abuse.

Cons

Bad boss kills everything and toxic environment.

5.0

Mar 4, 2025

Great Work Culture and Job Security at ABB

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

✅ Good Work-Life Balance – Flexible work hours and supportive management. ✅ Job Security – ABB is a stable, well-established company. ✅ Positive Work Culture – Friendly colleagues and a collaborative environment. ✅ Decent Compensation & Benefits – Competitive salary and perks. ✅ Learning Opportunities – Exposure to industry-leading technologies and projects. ✅ Sustainability Focus – Strong commitment to green energy and innovation.

Cons

❌ Limited Career Growth – Fewer opportunities for rapid promotions. ❌ Slow Decision-Making – Processes can be bureaucratic at times. ❌ Limited Onsite Opportunities – Fewer chances for international assignments. ❌ Repetitive Work – Some roles may lack technical variety. ❌ Work Pressure in Some Departments – Certain teams experience high workloads.

1.0

Jan 31, 2025

Dumpster Fire - Work in any division of ABB EXCEPT T&B

Sales & applications engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent Pay for entry level

Cons

Disorganized, poor management, over priced commodity items, quotations takes forever, lead times and shipping are a mess.

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