Does Murphy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Murphy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Murphy. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Murphy?

83% of Murphy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Murphy 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Murphy?

Quantity Surveyor (17) , Project Manager (14) , Site Engineer (10) , Engineer (8) , Graduate Civil Engineer (8) , Senior Engineer (8) , Senior Quantity Surveyor (7) , Civil Engineer (6) , Design Coordinator (5) , General Operative (5) , Mechanical Engineer (5) , Site Manager (5) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Buyer (4) , Electrician (4)

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

"Great people to for and with." ((in 33 reviews)); "good to work for and good pay" ((in 20 reviews)); "My salary was good and" ((in 12 reviews)); "The benefits are good." ((in 12 reviews)); "Work is a lot easier when you get along with colleagues." ((in 8 reviews))

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

"An aggressive management style creates a toxic atmosphere." ((in 15 reviews)); "Long hours in construction and weekends" ((in 11 reviews)); "Long hours and littke to no work life balance" ((in 8 reviews)); "Senior management are psychotic, expecting everyone in every day during a pandemic and telling people to expect redundancy if they didn't, getting planes to different offices and sites all year!!" ((in 5 reviews)); "No clear progression path" ((in 5 reviews))

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4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(361 total reviews)

John Murphy

89% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Culture and values

4.1

Diversity and inclusion

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Senior management

3.5

Work/Life balance

Murphy has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 361 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Murphy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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361 reviews

5.0

May 31, 2026

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great team environment, engineering lead business

Cons

Need more people to cover the workload

4.0

May 12, 2026

Supportive culture

Senior quality manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The company offers a genuinely supportive culture, is staffed by great people, provides competitive pay, and creates excellent opportunities for professional development and growth.

Cons

The role can involve a high workload during peak periods, alongside a considerable amount of travel, which may impact worklife balance.

5.0

Apr 28, 2026

Great company to work for - Look after they're people

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible working Good team work ethics Provide all the training you could possibly need

Cons

Can lack adequate planning during some jobs

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