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?

"Good benefits and 401k are nice" ((in 609 reviews)); "Great people to work with that want the best for the company and their customers." ((in 529 reviews)); "Its pretty good pay and there is plenty of oportunity to make $50k+ for just being blue collar." ((in 488 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 351 reviews)); "Salary is good and growth" ((in 278 reviews))

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

"They have good Manager and worker" ((in 166 reviews)); "On your own and no training" ((in 130 reviews)); "Upper management is bad" ((in 119 reviews)); "Long hours and very stressful" ((in 96 reviews)); "There is no job security and they can ask to leave to his/ her employees without any further notice." ((in 77 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?

Carquefou , Nantes , Montigny , Paris , Colmar , Lille , Tremblay-en-France , Boulogne , Lyon , Noidant , Rosny , Bordeaux , Rueil-Malmaison , Nice , Laroque , Boulogne-Billancourt , Roissy , Marseille , Jouy , Cergy-Pontoise

Johnson Controls reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(9,520 total reviews)

Joakim Weidemanis

79% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (9,520 reviews)

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Johnson Controls has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 9,520 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 Industrie manufacturière industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

10K reviews

4.0

Oct 3, 2025

Good Company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Employer with good management

Cons

Long work hours when project deadlines are due

Johnson Controls Response

8mo

We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on our senior management as a Software Engineer. 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.

4.0

Sep 30, 2025

good place to work

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

team and co workers are nice

Cons

couple of managers sucks but overall good

Johnson Controls Response

8mo

Thank you for your feedback as a Mechanical Engineer. 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.

2.0

Sep 30, 2025

Culture

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Allowed to work autonomously, Trusted to handle your own tasks without constant supervision or micromanagement. Flexible schedule, freedom to set or adjust your working hours, rather than being locked into rigid 9–5 block.

Cons

Project success is undermined by poor contract conditions and poor internal cooperation.”

Johnson Controls Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us as a Project Manager. 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.

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