Does Philips pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Philips?

73% of Philips employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Philips 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Philips?

Software Engineer (382) , Intern (286) , Project Manager (242) , Senior Software Engineer (204) , Field Service Engineer (157) , Internship (125) , Senior Manager (125) , Manager (119) , Software Technologist I (118) , Account Manager (111) , Director (95) , Engineer (91) , Product Manager (80) , Marketing (74) , Software Technologist II (73)

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

"Good work life balance Get a chance to work on a problem statement which has a very good real world impact" ((in 1150 reviews)); "Company has good benefits and 401k" ((in 760 reviews)); "Older management were all awesome but once Philips integrated their managers and beliefs into volcano people it wasn’t great." ((in 697 reviews)); "Culture is good and flexible" ((in 585 reviews)); "Good pay (they need to pay well in order to get people to stay)." ((in 333 reviews))

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

"Bad manager = bad experience." ((in 194 reviews)); "Certain project teams have poor leadership which leads to many headaches with implementation of products." ((in 140 reviews)); "Frequent reorgs and layoffs." ((in 134 reviews)); "Poor upper management more concerned with meaningless metrics." ((in 116 reviews)); "There's no training or proper guidance for the newbies." ((in 71 reviews))

What are employees saying about Philips layoffs in 2026?

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

Philips reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(10,487 total reviews)

Roy Jakobs

74% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Philips has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 10,487 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Philips employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Industrie manufacturière industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

10K reviews

4.0

May 19, 2026

Good compensation and work-life balance, but unclear strategy

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation, strong benefits. Great work-life balance

Cons

Many changes without a clear long term strategy. Office presence required

Philips Response

2w

Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We're glad to hear you're enjoying our benefits and experiencing a strong work-life balance. Adjusting our ways of working is part of our journey, and we encourage you to share your ideas and discuss these changes directly with your manager or HR representative. We wish you continued success with us!

4.0

May 18, 2026

Good company, but pressure in some departments

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for

Cons

Work pressure in some departments

Philips Response

2w

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's great to hear you find Philips a good place to work. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you ever feel the need to discuss this or explore solutions, we encourage you to check in with your manager or HR partner. We're glad to have you with us and wish you continued success in your journey!

4.0

May 16, 2026

Empowering work environment with some bureaucratic challenges

Engineer hardware - rf

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- High level of end to end responsibility and independence - Initiative and pro-activeness is encouraged and awarded - Warm social environment and great work facilities - Highly specialized innovative tech work with social impact - Varied opportunities for career growth, nationally and internationally. - Very varied range of interactions between research, academics, suppliers, manufacturers, regulators and healthcare providers.

Cons

- Highly regulated industry requires a high quality and quantity of documentation - Large company means generalized processes that are sometimes not fit for purpose and can be a challenge to deal with. - Long history in medical device manufacturing comes with legacy product maintenance and remediation efforts.

Philips Response

2w

Thanks for sharing such a detailed review of your time with us. It’s fantastic to hear that you feel empowered by the independence in your role and that our focus on innovation and social impact resonates with you. We also hear you and encourage you to share your constructive thoughts with your manager or HR partner. We're glad to have your drive and expertise on the team, and we wish you continued success in your career journey here!

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