Does Danaher pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Danaher employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Danaher. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Danaher?

54% of Danaher employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Danaher 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Danaher?

Manager (27) , Director (19) , Human Resources (16) , Software Engineer (12) , Engineer (10) , Product Manager (10) , Sales Manager (10) , Account Manager (8) , Project Manager (8) , Regional Sales Manager (8) , Finance Manager (7) , Sales Representative (7) , Intern (6) , Product Marketing Manager (6) , Senior Manager (6)

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

"The benefits are good; on par with the offerings prior to Danaher acquisition." ((in 56 reviews)); "Great Learning place and people" ((in 38 reviews)); "Great opportunities for career growth across the many companies Danaher owns." ((in 29 reviews)); "Good pay and ability to earn a good" ((in 28 reviews)); "Good salary and perfect team" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"No work/life balance" ((in 27 reviews)); "Direct manager had no control or backbone to stand up for his/her team." ((in 20 reviews)); "Layoffs come without warning." ((in 15 reviews)); "Poor at true innovation and creative marketing & sales strategies." ((in 9 reviews)); "Disrespectful upper management openly lies about firing practices." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Danaher layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.5

54% would recommend to a friend

(831 total reviews)

Rainer M. Blair

61% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.0

Senior management

Danaher has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 831 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Danaher employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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831 reviews

5.0

Sep 12, 2020

Great company for driven, entrepreneurial individuals seeking paths for career growth

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Face-paced, entrepreneurial culture with a desire to continuously improve & win - Meritocracy, such that impact & results are rewarded with more opportunities - Collaborative, team-based work environment within & across its businesses - Walks the talk when it comes to living out it's values around integrity - Where Diversity & Inclusion are more than words or a slogan

Cons

May not be a great fit for individuals who don't enjoy lean, fast-paced work environments in which leaders may be asked to wear multiple hats.

Danaher Response

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and contributions to our organization!

5.0

Sep 9, 2020

Great company. Tough, meaningful work, and really great people.

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Tough, meaningful work, and really great people. Will push you to be your best and you will learn a lot!

Cons

Intense environment, very lean with a lot of work to do.

Danaher Response

We’re glad you see Danaher as a place where you can grow and develop. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and we look forward to your continued success within our organization.

4.0

Sep 7, 2020

Zonal Sales Manager

Zonal sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Company and people. Friendly and helpful approach .

Cons

Less control in the hands of India business leaders. More centralized control from foreign country.

Danaher Response

Hello, thank you for your review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed our associates and approach. Thank you for your feedback. We are always striving to learn and grow as a team, and your feedback is critical to ensuring we keep improving for our associates around the world. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us.

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