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 (152) , Account Executive (137) , Engineer (127) , Sales Engineer (116) , 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 609 reviews)); "Great people to work with that want the best for the company and their customers." ((in 529 reviews)); "Its pretty good pay and there is plenty of oportunity to make $50k+ for just being blue collar." ((in 488 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 351 reviews)); "Salary is good and growth" ((in 278 reviews))

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

"They have good Manager and worker" ((in 166 reviews)); "On your own and no training" ((in 130 reviews)); "Upper management is bad" ((in 119 reviews)); "Long hours and very stressful" ((in 96 reviews)); "There is no job security and they can ask to leave to his/ her employees without any further notice." ((in 77 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.

What are the top reviewed Johnson Controls locations?

Carquefou , Nantes , Montigny , Paris , Colmar , Lille , Tremblay-en-France , Boulogne , Lyon , Noidant , Rosny , Bordeaux , Rueil-Malmaison , Nice , Laroque , Boulogne-Billancourt , Roissy , Marseille , Jouy , Cergy-Pontoise

Johnson Controls reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(9,519 total reviews)

Joakim Weidemanis

79% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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Johnson Controls has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 9,519 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 Industrie manufacturière industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

10K reviews

3.0

Oct 13, 2025

Profits > People

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worked with smart people, supportive direct management

Cons

Below-market salary, put people on furlough during Covid-19, and made record profits that year.

Johnson Controls Response

8mo

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Johnson Controls as a former Analyst. Your input will help us in our mission to foster the best possible workplace for our teammates.

5.0

Oct 12, 2025

So far so good.

Electrician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good crew at this facility. Looks to be a promising company.

Cons

None so far, looks pretty good

Johnson Controls Response

8mo

Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with Johnson Controls as an Electrician. Your input will help us in our mission to foster the best possible workplace for our teammates.

4.0

Oct 12, 2025

Recommendations Depend on what Dept. You Want to be in

Security systems installer/technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The field side of things are great if you’re willing to learn and take notes because Security is always changing.

Cons

Corporate is very money hungry. As field workers, we are just another number.

Johnson Controls Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. 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.

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