Does Eaton pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Eaton?

73% of Eaton employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Eaton 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Eaton?

Engineer (359) , Senior Engineer (149) , Analyst (119) , Estagiário (99) , Intern (97) , Manager (97) , Associate Engineer (93) , Lead Engineer (76) , Project Manager (76) , Manufacturing Engineer (65) , Machine Operator (57) , Sales Engineer (55) , Software Engineer (55) , Associate Analyst (50) , Program Manager (49)

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

"I guess the work/life balance was good since I never had any work to do." ((in 469 reviews)); "Great people: US and global." ((in 439 reviews)); "Benefits are good and they have very strong values and ethics which they genuinely try to live by." ((in 435 reviews)); "The good points of working for Eaton is the pay is good and the salaried pay principle for all employees is a definite plus." ((in 398 reviews)); "Good culture and ethics in the U.S. but it gets a bit more blurred as you move overseas." ((in 369 reviews))

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

"Zero flexibility if you work at a plant with poor management regardless if you can do your job remote or not" ((in 303 reviews)); "very old and bad managers without any knowledge" ((in 124 reviews)); "2. No training 3. HR will smile in your face then talk about you to your manager 4. Horrible work life balance 5." ((in 62 reviews)); "Really stressful and long hours" ((in 52 reviews)); "Upper management is disconnected." ((in 51 reviews))

What are employees saying about Eaton layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(6,575 total reviews)

Paulo Ruiz

79% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

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

2.0

Feb 13, 2026

Great at first until you realize the truth.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid schedule Great pay Great team of people

Cons

Profit over people Lack of accountability by mgrs Change goals and values Lack of direction No motivation to work hard in such a negative and toxic environment No bonus

Eaton Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear about the concerns you've raised regarding the work environment, management practices, and opportunities for growth. We encourage you to reach out to local HR or contact our ethics line so we can better understand the issues you’ve encountered and address them appropriately. Your input is essential as we continue striving to improve the employee experience.

4.0

Feb 13, 2026

Decent place to work but going through significant change

Senior finance manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diversification of portfolio and many opportunities

Cons

Bonus payouts vary greatly; currently undergoing significant transformation and many changes

Eaton Response

3mo

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you value our diversified portfolio and the opportunities available at Eaton. We understand your concerns about the ongoing transformation. Your perspective is appreciated as we work through these changes and continue supporting our employees.

5.0

Feb 11, 2026

Great Place to Work

Manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work /life balance. Lots of room for growth. If you have a good idea for improvement it can be implemented.

Cons

Always an issue to deal with.

Eaton Response

3mo

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed a strong work–life balance, room for growth, and the ability to implement new ideas during your time at Eaton. We appreciate your perspective and wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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