Eaton reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(6,575 total reviews)
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Paulo Ruiz

79% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Eaton has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 6,575 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Eaton 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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7K reviews
4.0
Feb 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company if you are willing to relocate several times.

Cons

Hard to move upward if you are not willing to relocate.

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Eaton Response
3mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. It’s great to hear that you found Eaton to be a strong place to build a long‑term career, especially for those open to relocation. We understand your concerns about advancement opportunities for employees who prefer to stay in one location, and feedback like this helps us continue working toward more accessible development paths for everyone.
4.0
Feb 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Large, stable, well-known, management opportunities,

Cons

Lower compensation than other companies in the same field Not modern

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Eaton Response
3mo
Thank you for your feedback. It’s great to hear that the company’s stability, reputation, and leadership opportunities have been meaningful in your experience.
4.0
Feb 23, 2026

Eaton

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work and life balance, pay is decent

Cons

Lack of strategy, innovation at times compared to competitors

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Eaton Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It’s great to hear that a healthy work–life balance and solid compensation were positives in your experience.
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