Does Pratt & Whitney pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Pratt & Whitney?

69% of Pratt & Whitney employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pratt & Whitney 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pratt & Whitney?

Engineer (101) , Intern (71) , Senior Engineer (48) , Manufacturing Engineer (47) , Mechanical Engineer (47) , Design Engineer (33) , Software Engineer (28) , Technician (28) , Manager (27) , Project Engineer (27) , Internship (25) , Quality Engineer (24) , Principal Engineer (23) , Quality Inspector (23) , Project Manager (22)

What are the pros of working at Pratt & Whitney according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and all but it’s still a mundane job" ((in 212 reviews)); "All of the direct people I work with are great and hybrid work is very flexible" ((in 211 reviews)); "Pay is good and the eduction assistance is very good" ((in 197 reviews)); "Well known company and good work/life balance" ((in 109 reviews)); "Good salaries compared to other companies in Canada" ((in 58 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pratt & Whitney according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and declining benefits." ((in 111 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and increased workloads." ((in 40 reviews)); "Most managers are good at working the system but are clueless as to outside world current practices." ((in 38 reviews)); "Middle Management is absolutely not aligned with Upper Management." ((in 37 reviews)); "Senior leadership not engaged with their employees and no effort to develop talent." ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pratt & Whitney layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(2,250 total reviews)

Shane Eddy

49% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.0

Senior management

Pratt & Whitney has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,250 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pratt & Whitney employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aeroespacial y defensa industry (3.6 stars).

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2K reviews

4.0

Mar 24, 2026

Declining Value Proposition

Project engineer ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance. Generally good people in the office

Cons

Corporate gradually stripping away benefits. Insurance getting more expensive. No more team lunches or site picnics. No bonuses under M5 level. Limited upward mobility until 10 years of consecutive experience. Good luck increasing your salary beyond an inflation adjustment every year once hired

1.0

Mar 10, 2026

Heavy Workload and Management Issues

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pratt & Whitney works on interesting aerospace technologies and provides exposure to large-scale engineering programs.

Cons

The team faced challenges due to limited technical delegation from management. Key technical decisions were concentrated with one manager who tended to retain most decisions rather than distributing them across the engineering team, which created bottlenecks and slowed development. Work-life balance is very poor, with consistently high expectations and heavy workloads that can be difficult to sustain long term. Management and leadership decisions often lack clear communication and support for engineering teams, which can create unnecessary pressure and frustration.

5.0

Feb 28, 2026

Great place for tech-minded people to grow

Assembly /test technician level iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As an Assembly & Test Tech 3, I really value that the tasks change day-to-day. You aren't stuck doing the same repetitive motion; the work is dynamic and keeps you mentally engaged with different builds and troubleshooting scenarios. The mentorship here is genuine and positive. Higher-level leads actually invest time in your growth rather than just pushing for numbers. I also really enjoy the interdisciplinary interaction—being able to collaborate directly with engineering and quality teams makes problem-solving much more efficient and professional.

Cons

The rotation schedule is a major hurdle. It frequently hinders work-life balance for most people on the production line, making it difficult to maintain a consistent routine outside of work. Additionally, the value of health and dental coverage seems to be decreasing. The plans haven't been adjusted to keep up with the rising cost of living, meaning employees are effectively taking home less as out-of-pocket medical costs climb.

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