Does Plug Power pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Plug Power employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Plug Power. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Plug Power?

46% of Plug Power employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Plug Power 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Plug Power?

Field Service Technician (32) , Production Technician (23) , Engineer (17) , Technician (15) , Mechanical Engineer (12) , Project Manager (9) , Mechanical Design Engineer (4) , Principal Engineer (4) , Program Manager (4) , Systems Engineer (4) , Director (3) , Field Service Technician II (3) , Human Resources (3) , Intern (3) , Material Handler (3)

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

"People are great and are willing to help when they can" ((in 22 reviews)); "Getting a guaranteed 40 hours and good pay" ((in 13 reviews)); "Cool technology" ((in 8 reviews)); "The culture and atmosphere is great!" ((in 8 reviews)); "Very generous and understanding when employees need time off" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Upper management is horrible and burns through cash on useless projects." ((in 14 reviews)); "Training is an absolute joke." ((in 7 reviews)); "Communication between higher ups and the warehouse are disgraceful, a reason for late shipments and never having any parts to build fuel cells." ((in 6 reviews)); "Some managers are aware of this issue but do not handle it in the best way." ((in 5 reviews)); "no work life balance at all" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Plug Power layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Plug Power locations?

Latham , Albany , Rochester , Houston , Slingerlands , New York , Concord , Spokane Valley , Phoenix , Henrietta , Raleigh , Memphis , Braselton , Newark , Salt Lake City , Gordonsville , Virginia Beach , Winchester , Clifton Park , Guilderland , Beloit , Casa Grande , Ann Arbor , Macomb , Louisville , Fletcher , Charlotte , Dallas , Chattanooga , Dayton

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Plug Power reviews

3.0

46% would recommend to a friend

(308 total reviews)

Andy Marsh

23% approve of CEO

18% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.2

Senior management

Plug Power has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 308 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Plug Power employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

308 reviews

3.0

Jun 9, 2026

Great people and technology, but chaotic environment

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people, technology and working on systems that better the world.

Cons

Chaotic, no standards or procedures are followed

2.0

May 27, 2026

Three days off, but limited growth and low pay

Production technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get three days off depending on shift.

Cons

There is no growth and the job is underpaid by alot.

3.0

May 21, 2026

Consistent work week but lacks communication and trust

Field service technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Consistent 5 Day work week and weekly pay on Fridays.

Cons

Company is very fluid and lack communication. In every meeting you are reminded you are being watched and it feels like you are consistently in fear of losing your job.

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