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 (151) , Account Executive (137) , Engineer (126) , Sales Engineer (115) , 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 607 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 489 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 345 reviews)); "Salary is good and growth" ((in 266 reviews))

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

"They have good Manager and worker" ((in 170 reviews)); "On your own and no training" ((in 127 reviews)); "Long hours and very stressful" ((in 93 reviews)); "This company provides no job security and there is constant restructuring and every 1 to1.5 year every department gets redundancy." ((in 79 reviews)); "No bonuses or incentives to go above and beyond." ((in 61 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.

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3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(9,500 total reviews)

Joakim Weidemanis

80% 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 9,500 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 Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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3.0

May 7, 2026

Strong learning focus, but regional cooperation lacks

Service sales engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global name with historic background Plenty of products on paper Great focus on learning and development

Cons

Regional offices and factories do not cooperate very well Access to all the products of JCI are not available

Johnson Controls Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us as a Service Sales Engineer. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where our core values of integrity, collaboration, and innovation are lived out. We apologize that you had a negative experience with us. Your input will be shared with the appropriate individuals to address your concerns.

4.0

May 7, 2026

Great benefits overshadowed by new leadership changes

Lead customer service manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and company perks

Cons

New leadership and reduction of force

Johnson Controls Response

Thank you for your feedback as a Lead Customer Serice Manager. We’re happy our compensation and benefits are meeting your needs. At Johnson Controls, we strive to offer competitive compensation packages and a comprehensive benefits plan that supports the well-being of our employees. Also, please know that having management that is engaged, responsive and supportive makes all the difference in your career satisfaction. We will share your feedback with the appropriate individuals who can address your issues.

3.0

May 6, 2026

Good exploration opportunities hindered by weak project management

Senior project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good explore opportunity Reputable in the industry for career development.

Cons

Team is relatively new and project management system is not well established, lack of sophisticated project management system.

Johnson Controls Response

Thank you for your feedback as a Senior Project Engineer. We’re sorry you've had a negative experience with our senior management. We know your relationship with management significantly impacts your career satisfaction and we will use your feedback to continually improve our working environment.

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