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 624 reviews)); "Great people to work with that want the best for the company and their customers." ((in 533 reviews)); "Its pretty good pay and there is plenty of oportunity to make $50k+ for just being blue collar." ((in 478 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 351 reviews)); "Salary is good and growth" ((in 264 reviews))

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

"They have good Manager and worker" ((in 165 reviews)); "On your own and no training" ((in 128 reviews)); "Upper management is bad" ((in 116 reviews)); "Long hours and very stressful" ((in 95 reviews)); "There is no job security and they can ask to leave to his/ her employees without any further notice." ((in 78 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?

Buenos Aires , San Isidro , Boulogne , Córdoba , Bahía Blanca , Neuquén , San Miguel de Tucumán , Beccar , Villa de Mayo , Arroyo Seco , Rosario , San Luis , Santa Fe , Corrientes , El Talar , Pueblo Esther

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3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(9,517 total reviews)

Joakim Weidemanis

79% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

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 9,517 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 Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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10K reviews

5.0

Oct 27, 2025

Opportunities to Grow, Freedom to move across domain & Solid Compensation Structure

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Excellent Support to learn. Management team is transparent and candid about the strategy. Employee friendly policies. Opportunities to move across domains, cultures and geographies

Cons

Relentless focus on innovation means that we are always working on yesterdays strategy. Sometimes it feels like we change faster than the industry change cycle.

Johnson Controls Response

7mo

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Johnson Controls as a Associate Director. Your input will help us in our mission to foster the best possible workplace for our teammates.

5.0

Oct 27, 2025

Grate place to work and showcase talent

Principal engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Support from Management Team Freedom to work on skills and apply Great team Great projects

Cons

Transportation to travelling to office

Johnson Controls Response

7mo

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Johnson Controls as a Principal Engineer. Your input will help us in our mission to foster the best possible workplace for our teammates.

5.0

Oct 27, 2025

Great Exposure to Marine Projects and Global Standards, but Room for Growth in Career Development

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Johnson Controls offers excellent exposure to marine HVAC, fire, and security systems, especially for engineers working in specialized departments like marine. The company maintains high standards in project execution, with a strong focus on safety and compliance. Opportunities to work on international shipping projects provide valuable experience in global project management. Supportive colleagues and a collaborative work environment, especially within the UAE office. Access to OEM-level training and resources, which is a big plus for technical skill development.

Cons

Career progression can be slow, especially in niche departments where roles are limited.

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