Does JW Marriott pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, JW Marriott employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at JW Marriott. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at JW Marriott?

59% of JW Marriott employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated JW Marriott 3.1 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 JW Marriott?

Front Desk Agent (40) , Server (38) , Bartender (30) , Server/Waiter (25) , Front Desk Receptionist (22) , Internship (22) , Intern (15) , Banquet Server (14) , Hostess (13) , Guest Service Associate (12) , Line Cook (12) , Guest Service Representative (11) , Lifeguard (11) , Server/Bartender (11) , Front Office (10)

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

"Great benefits and highly organized" ((in 73 reviews)); "Great people and system of operation." ((in 39 reviews)); "All of the staff are friendly and helpful" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good culture" ((in 22 reviews)); "Good working environment and great staff" ((in 19 reviews))

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

"Low salary for entry level jobs in any department at any hotel not more then 15k." ((in 47 reviews)); "Low pay and it was hourly" ((in 46 reviews)); "Long hours and sometimes overwhelming" ((in 34 reviews)); "Fixed working hours Less flexibility in work" ((in 26 reviews)); "No work life balance due to having to work three jobs due to pay" ((in 19 reviews))

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JW Marriott

Part of Marriott International

JW Marriott reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(1,046 total reviews)

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

JW Marriott has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,046 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The JW Marriott employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Hoteles y complejos turísticos industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Sep 21, 2025

good

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good employees good pay and nice tips

Cons

not always have shift for banquet

3.0

Sep 18, 2025

working for Marriott

Spa attendant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, easy work, free employee meals

Cons

Low hourly pay, inconsistent schedule, high turnover

2.0

Sep 14, 2025

Good temporary job

Front desk associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free dry cleaning, occasional free meals

Cons

I stand all day long, and the pay isn't great.

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