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?

55% 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, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at JW Marriott?

Front Desk Agent (39) , Server (38) , Bartender (29) , 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 75 reviews)); "Great people and system of operation." ((in 43 reviews)); "All of the staff are friendly and helpful" ((in 33 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 32 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 21 reviews))

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

"Low pay and it was hourly" ((in 48 reviews)); "Low salary for entry level jobs in any department at any hotel not more then 15k." ((in 46 reviews)); "Long hours and sometimes overwhelming" ((in 31 reviews)); "Late working hours" ((in 24 reviews)); "No work life balance due to having to work three jobs due to pay" ((in 23 reviews))

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JW Marriott

Part of Marriott International

JW Marriott reviews

3.5

55% would recommend to a friend

(1,041 total reviews)

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

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 1,041 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

5.0

Jan 16, 2026

Good job for students

Events bartender

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great tips and fun environment

Cons

Cleaning up after weddings can be long

5.0

Jan 1, 2026

Flexible Schedule Positive Experience

Food runner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, good tip out, friendly staff.

Cons

Hard to find parking and expected to pay to clean for upkeep on your own uniforms

3.0

Dec 26, 2025

Get ready to work

Server assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team to work with, great location

Cons

DO NOT BE A SERVER ASSISTANT! You do most (if not all) of the bussing, expo-ing, and running for the servers and they take 80% of your tips.

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