Does The Davey Tree Expert Company pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Davey Tree Expert Company employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Davey Tree Expert Company. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Davey Tree Expert Company?

47% of The Davey Tree Expert Company employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Davey Tree Expert Company 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Davey Tree Expert Company?

Consulting Utility Forester (38) , Arborist (34) , Foreman (25) , Tree Climber/Arborist (22) , Plant Health Care Technician (21) , Tree Trimmer (15) , GIS Technician (14) , Manager (12) , Utility Arborist (12) , Project Manager (11) , Tree Climber (10) , Consulting Utility Forester CUF (9) , Groundsman (9) , Intern (9) , Utility Designer (9)

What are the pros of working at The Davey Tree Expert Company according to real employee reviews?

"job has good pay and schedule" ((in 54 reviews)); "Union gig so good benefits" ((in 43 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and very helpful when starting out." ((in 23 reviews)); "Provided decent training and continuing education." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great company and actually cares about their employees." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Davey Tree Expert Company according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management, employees not treated well" ((in 60 reviews)); "Long hours and hot outside" ((in 21 reviews)); "Even managers do field work which was unbelievable to me and should have been a red flag." ((in 16 reviews)); "Communication not very good with mgmt" ((in 9 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about The Davey Tree Expert Company layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed The Davey Tree Expert Company locations?

Toronto , Edmonton , Vancouver , Vaughan , Calgary , Pickering , Mississauga , Cambridge , Hamilton , Kitchener , Saskatoon , Ancaster , Nisku , Victoria , Markham , Niagara Falls , Guelph , Orillia , Cobourg , London , Ottawa , Winnipegosis , Port Coquitlam , Niagara , North York

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3.4

47% would recommend to a friend

(467 total reviews)

Patrick M. Covey

43% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

3.0

Career opportunities

2.7

Compensation and benefits

The Davey Tree Expert Company has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 467 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Davey Tree Expert Company employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Agriculture industry (3.7 stars).

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467 reviews

1.0

Jun 13, 2026

Catastrophic injury while at work and denial of workman's comp

Environmental compliance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent stock growth as this huge company is enrolling lots of people in profitable Anthem Health Plans that drive huge profits due to the poor benefits offered to their customers.

Cons

Poor health benefits (I paid $7,000/yr over seven years and still had to spend $25,000 for my hip replacement surgery, for an ATV accident I received while at work.

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

Thank you for sharing your experience. We value all feedback as it helps us improve. Your insights on benefits are noted, and we continually strive to enhance our offerings. If you have more thoughts to share, please reach out to review@davey.com.

5.0

May 28, 2026

Good hours and pay, but crew lead dissatisfaction

Arborist groundsman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good hours good pay amazing work

Cons

Crew lead hate their job

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We value feedback as it helps us grow. We are committed to fostering a transparent and respectful environment for all team members. Your insights are appreciated.

2.0

May 28, 2026

Good benefits and flexibility overshadowed by toxic culture

Office coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

benefits were good, some flexibility with working from home

Cons

micromanagement, toxic work environment, like pulling teeth to get a raise when taking on extra responsibility,

The Davey Tree Expert Company Response

Thank you for sharing your insights. We appreciate your feedback on both the positive aspects and the challenges you faced. Your comments about management and workplace culture are valuable as we strive to improve the experience for all team members. Please send your preferred contact information to us at review@davey.com if you'd like us to follow up.

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Good hours and pay, but crew lead dissatisfaction

Good benefits and flexibility overshadowed by toxic culture

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