Does Schindler pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Schindler employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Schindler. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Schindler?

64% of Schindler employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Schindler 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Schindler?

Project Manager (61) , Técnico De Atendimento Avançado (60) , Técnico (57) , Account Manager (39) , Engineer (38) , Manager (34) , Sales Representative (32) , Assistente Administrativo (31) , Supervisor (27) , Auxiliar Administrativo (26) , Project Engineer (25) , Intern (22) , Consultor Técnico Comercial (21) , Assistant Manager (20) , Jovem Aprendiz Administrativo (16)

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

"CULTURE is good and caring" ((in 83 reviews)); "Good people working together in a common issues to make elevators go up and down faster and with greater ease." ((in 82 reviews)); "Good pay (because of the union)" ((in 66 reviews)); "Company Benefit good and nothing much" ((in 56 reviews)); "Good perks and hand some salary" ((in 40 reviews))

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

"High level (board) management are poor." ((in 99 reviews)); "No work life balance No carrer growth No increments" ((in 78 reviews)); "Lack of leadership" ((in 22 reviews)); "long hours but often had no work to do and/or worked on the same task even after completion." ((in 19 reviews)); "Bad managers all over the operation" ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Schindler layoffs in 2026?

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

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

Schindler

Schindler reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,460 total reviews)

Paolo Compagna

74% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Schindler has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,460 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Schindler employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Servicios de construcción, reparación y mantenimiento industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

May 6, 2025

Good company

Above manager level

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good exposure to work here.

Cons

There is a lot of politics, which makes the environment toxic.

3.0

May 5, 2025

Good

Analytics

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance in company

Cons

It is not that rewarding

Schindler Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your professional experience at Schindler. We are committed to creating a best-in-class workplace and fostering a positive employee culture. If you have any more to share you can reach out to our Employee Relations Team at sec.employeerelations@Schindler.com. We look forward to working together to further enhance our workplace

1.0

May 5, 2025

Toxic Work Culture with Internal Politics

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Established global brand with recognizable products Some colleagues are professional and supportive Safety standards are well-documented (though not always followed in practice)

Cons

Rampant internal politics and favoritism, especially in middle management Team collaboration is often undermined by personal agendas and gossip Poor communication and lack of transparency from leadership Promotion often depends more on office politics than actual performance High turnover in certain departments reflects low morale and poor management

Viewing 88 - 90 of 1,460 Reviews

Jobs at Schindler