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 (151) , Account Executive (137) , Engineer (126) , Sales Engineer (115) , 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 599 reviews)); "Great people to work with that want the best for the company and their customers." ((in 518 reviews)); "Its pretty good pay and there is plenty of oportunity to make $50k+ for just being blue collar." ((in 476 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 354 reviews)); "Salary is good and growth" ((in 273 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 126 reviews)); "Upper management is bad" ((in 116 reviews)); "Long hours and very stressful" ((in 99 reviews)); "There is no job security and they can ask to leave to his/ her employees without any further notice." ((in 86 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.

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3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(9,501 total reviews)

Joakim Weidemanis

80% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Johnson Controls has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 9,501 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).

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3.0

Apr 1, 2026

Insufficient manpower

Senior buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary was not too bad

Cons

Workload was too much and there weren't sufficient manpower to support. Work processes were tedious too

Johnson Controls Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback as a Senior Buyer. We strive to ensure our employees achieve a healthy balance between work and personal life. We're sorry to hear that this hasn’t been your experience. Your response is being reviewed carefully and will be shared with the relevant teams to address your concerns.

3.0

Apr 1, 2026

Fire Alarm inspector

Fire alarm inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great team, could be flexible at time, get to work at different sites

Cons

poor communications, sometimes management has no control

Johnson Controls Response

2mo

Thank you for your feedback as a Fire Alarm Inspector. 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 31, 2026

Great work/life balance, but tools need improvement

Sr. marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work/life balance and benefits package.

Cons

Lack of data and reporting tools, they are working on it though.

Johnson Controls Response

2mo

Thank you for your review as a Senior Marketing Specialist. We strive to provide our employees with everything they need to maintain a positive work-life balance and we’re glad you’re able to enjoy this. We’re also happy our compensation and benefits are meeting your needs. At Johnson Controls, we strive to offer competitive compensation packages and a comprehensive benefits plan that supports the well-being of our employees.

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