Does Hitachi pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hitachi employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hitachi. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hitachi?

69% of Hitachi employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hitachi 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hitachi?

Engineer (94) , Manager (59) , Software Engineer (47) , Field Service Engineer (32) , Researcher (32) , Assistant Manager (30) , Project Manager (29) , Consultant (25) , Senior Engineer (23) , Intern (21) , Machine Operator (21) , Sales (21) , Systems Engineer (19) , Sales Manager (17) , Design Engineer (16)

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

"Benefits are good and on" ((in 141 reviews)); "Company can teach interns quite a bit and there are a few great people in the company" ((in 114 reviews)); "good work life balance and care" ((in 108 reviews)); "Culture is good very good" ((in 87 reviews)); "Pay is good and that's where it ends" ((in 67 reviews))

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

"Management is poor and unqualified" ((in 141 reviews)); "Managers don't care about life balance except their own." ((in 36 reviews)); "Long hours and need to manage concurrent projects" ((in 28 reviews)); "Corporate moved to Texas; same upper management making the same decisions and expecting different results." ((in 21 reviews)); "No career progression unless someone from management back you up" ((in 21 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hitachi layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Hitachi locations?

Sydney , Perth , Brisbane , Ingleburn , Melbourne , City of Parramatta

Hitachi reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(2,258 total reviews)

Hiroaki Nakanishi

87% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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Hitachi has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,258 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hitachi employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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2K reviews

4.0

Jun 10, 2026

Good pay and benefits with variable management quality

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay & benefits Some great leaders Not afraid to make changes to improve things

Cons

Management quality varies between sites

2.0

Oct 3, 2025

Confused strategy, internal battles between product owners.

Technical analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Japanese company, stable if you have a good manager.

Cons

Weird manager, people been there too long. Low pay.

3.0

May 1, 2025

Comfortable Role, But Very Limited Growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Flexible hybrid work model with two days of remote work per week. - Semi-annual performance-based bonus incentives. - Parking allowance provided to offset the lack of on-site parking. - Ideal for those seeking a stable and comfortable role with a good work-life balance.

Cons

- Limited opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. - Minimal cross-department collaboration and team-building initiatives. - Lack of a strong, cohesive workplace culture and sense of teamwork. - Communication from leadership is infrequent and lacks transparency. - The company is generally resistant to change and lacks innovation. - Leadership style is traditional and may feel outdated to some. - Work is often siloed, with little coordination between departments, leading to inefficiencies. - Some senior managers appear to lack the necessary skills or leadership qualities, raising concerns about their decision-making.

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