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 (287) , Project Manager (245) , Senior Software Engineer (205) , Field Service Engineer (158) , Senior Manager (126) , Internship (125) , Manager (121) , 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 1136 reviews)); "Good benefits and ability to work remote" ((in 775 reviews)); "Older management were all awesome but once Philips integrated their managers and beliefs into volcano people it wasn’t great." ((in 696 reviews)); "Culture is good and flexible" ((in 588 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 190 reviews)); "Certain project teams have poor leadership which leads to many headaches with implementation of products." ((in 140 reviews)); "We were warned before about Philips having many layoffs and it seems to be the go to." ((in 133 reviews)); "Poor upper management more concerned with meaningless metrics." ((in 115 reviews)); "poor senior management, poor HR, very hieratical" ((in 41 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

(10,507 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 10,507 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

3.0

Apr 25, 2025

Don't

Senior collections analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good medical coverage It's a paycheck

Cons

Foreign company - in these times, it's possible that they may roll it up and move elsewhere. Some managers seem to get away with the other unalived word. Talk to people like garbage and bring your friends in to replace them.

Philips Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you appreciated the medical coverage provided during your time at Philips. We understand your concerns about the company's global nature and the potential for changes. Regarding your comments about management, we take such feedback seriously. It's important to us that all employees feel respected and valued. Our management is active here on Glassdoor as well and is listening and taking notes. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.

4.0

Apr 25, 2025

Great work culture and very transparent

Software architect ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary and work life balance. Great culture and inclusive. External issue/conflict reporting and audit.

Cons

Little behind on technology related to software advancements. Old processes, sometimes are tedious to navigate and can take time.

Philips Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for your incredible dedication over the past 20 years. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the competitive salary, work-life balance, and our inclusive culture. We understand your concerns about our technology and processes. Your suggestions to align more with the software development world and to focus on innovation are really valuable. We also appreciate your advice on expanding our presence in Mumbai and other parts of India. Your feedback is essential for our growth, and we truly appreciate your contributions to Philips. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!

3.0

Apr 25, 2025

Tough times at Philips

Sr. software architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance Freedom to Operate Very friendly HR policies

Cons

Uncertain future, company going through continuous restructuring

Philips Response

1y

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're delighted to hear that you value the work-life balance, the freedom to operate, and our HR policies. It's important to us that our employees feel supported and empowered in their roles. We understand that the ongoing restructuring can create a sense of uncertainty, and we're committed to keeping our employees informed and supported throughout this process. We encourage you to reach out to your manager or HR representative to discuss how we can support you best. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to improve and adapt. Thank you for being a part of our team!

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