Does JW Marriott pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, JW Marriott employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at JW Marriott. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at JW Marriott?

59% of JW Marriott employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated JW Marriott 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at JW Marriott?

Front Desk Agent (40) , Server (38) , Bartender (30) , Server/Waiter (25) , Front Desk Receptionist (22) , Internship (22) , Intern (15) , Banquet Server (14) , Hostess (13) , Guest Service Associate (12) , Line Cook (12) , Guest Service Representative (11) , Lifeguard (11) , Server/Bartender (11) , Front Office (10)

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

"Great benefits and highly organized" ((in 75 reviews)); "Great people and system of operation." ((in 39 reviews)); "loved the staff and they were great" ((in 30 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 29 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 22 reviews))

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

"Poor management" ((in 56 reviews)); "Low pay and it was hourly" ((in 48 reviews)); "Low salary for entry level jobs in any department at any hotel not more then 15k." ((in 46 reviews)); "Long hours and sometimes overwhelming" ((in 31 reviews)); "Late working hours" ((in 25 reviews))

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JW Marriott Reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(1,047 total reviews)

56% positive business outlook

JW Marriott has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,047 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The JW Marriott employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Hotel and travel accommodation industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

8 July 2026

Great staff, but slow seasons can be challenging

Bartender/server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great Staff and Coventions are great!!

Cons

Slower season is hard around holidays.

3.0

12 June 2026

Needs Improvement

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good Benefits for Associates with 401k

Cons

The property is under renovation.

3.0

8 June 2026

Good pay and free food, but long hours and chaos

Bartender

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good money and free food in cafeteria

Cons

Long hours Understaffed Management Lack of organization

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Jobs at JW Marriott

Steward | JW Marriott Reston Station Hotel

Reston, VA

USD 40K - USD 57K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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Schar Bar Bartender | JW Marriott Reston Station Hotel

Bellperson | JW Marriott Reston Station Hotel

Reston, VA

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Line Cook | JW Marriott Reston Station

Reston, VA

USD 35K - USD 45K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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Director of Marketing | JW Marriott Reston Station Hotel

Reston, VA

USD 56K - USD 91K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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