Does Philips pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Philips?

72% of Philips employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Philips 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Philips?

Software Engineer (382) , Intern (286) , Project Manager (245) , Senior Software Engineer (205) , Field Service Engineer (158) , Senior Manager (126) , Internship (125) , Manager (119) , Software Technologist I (118) , Account Manager (111) , Director (95) , Engineer (91) , Product Manager (80) , Marketing (74) , Software Technologist II (73)

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

"Good work life balance Get a chance to work on a problem statement which has a very good real world impact" ((in 1147 reviews)); "Good benefits and ability to work remote" ((in 735 reviews)); "People in other departments were great to work with and truly seemed to care about the company." ((in 699 reviews)); "Culture is good and flexible" ((in 585 reviews)); "Good pay (they need to pay well in order to get people to stay)." ((in 335 reviews))

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

"Bad manager = bad experience." ((in 194 reviews)); "Certain project teams have poor leadership which leads to many headaches with implementation of products." ((in 138 reviews)); "We were warned before about Philips having many layoffs and it seems to be the go to." ((in 131 reviews)); "Poor upper management more concerned with meaningless metrics." ((in 114 reviews)); "There's no training or proper guidance for the newbies." ((in 67 reviews))

What are employees saying about Philips layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Philips locations?

Hamburg , Böblingen , München , Stuttgart , Berlin , Heilbronn , Ulm , Aachen , Bremen , Ansbach , Dresden , Frankfurt am Main , Eschweiler , Düsseldorf , Wentorf , Herrsching am Ammersee

Philips reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(10,505 total reviews)

Roy Jakobs

73% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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Philips has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 10,505 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Philips employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

11K reviews

2.0

Jul 1, 2025

Organizational Set-Up

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary is attractive with good healthcare benefits.

Cons

Not a matrix organization by any fundamental sense. Leadership is close minded, self centered and cannot take inputs when the status quo is questioned, when ethics and integrity boundaries are blurred.

Philips Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the behavior you experienced and regret that your career development did not meet expectations. Perspectives like yours matter, and the behaviors described do not reflect the values we are committed to upholding at Philips. We’re grateful for your contributions and wish you every success ahead.

5.0

Jul 1, 2025

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Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and good pay

Cons

Long hours and driving commute.

Philips Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective and for being part of the Philips team. We're glad to hear you've been able to take advantage of the support and programs we offer. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values a healthy work-life balance. Your insights are essential as we continuously work to improve the overall employee experience.

5.0

Jul 1, 2025

Great Company for Work-Life Balance and Professional Growth

Software technologist i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Philips is an excellent organization that truly supports work-life balance. Flexible working hours and remote work options make it easier to manage both personal and professional commitments. The company fosters a collaborative culture, offers meaningful work in healthcare and technology, and prioritizes employee well-being. Leadership is generally approachable and values innovation and continuous learning.

Cons

Like any large organization, decision-making can sometimes be slow, and navigating complex processes may take time. Some departments may have differing levels of support or resources.

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