Does 3M pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, 3M employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at 3M. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at 3M?

69% of 3M employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated 3M 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at 3M?

Sales Representative (139) , Estagiário (121) , Engineer (95) , Supply Chain Analyst (95) , Manager (94) , Machine Operator (74) , Customer Service Representative (66) , Intern (65) , Production Operator (65) , Technical Aide (65) , Marketing (61) , Software Engineer (58) , Sales (57) , Manufacturing Engineer (53) , Analyst (49)

What are the pros of working at 3M according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits are changing and while not as good as they once were they are still not bad." ((in 633 reviews)); "The people are great and supportive" ((in 430 reviews)); "The pay is good and the work great." ((in 419 reviews)); "They have a lot focused groups and activities which shows how inclusive and great their culture are" ((in 301 reviews)); "Good work life balance.Reputed brand and respected company" ((in 230 reviews))

What are the cons of working at 3M according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management poor vision for future" ((in 254 reviews)); "Lots of layoffs lately." ((in 103 reviews)); "So i paid for that when we had the bad managers." ((in 74 reviews)); "Poor leadership; resting on old innovation laurels; unfavorable workplace if coming from another company" ((in 70 reviews)); "No work life balance and poor upper management" ((in 59 reviews))

What are employees saying about 3M layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about 3M layoffs and their outlook for job security at 3M in 2026.

3M reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(5,839 total reviews)

William M. Brown

55% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

3M has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 5,839 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The 3M employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

6K reviews

4.0

Jan 4, 2026

Great learning environment with strong processes and global exposure

Procurement analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong procurement processes, exposure to global suppliers, and a collaborative work culture. The company offers good learning opportunities, structured workflows, and access to modern tools and systems. Team members are generally supportive, and the experience helps build solid analytical and professional skills.

Cons

Some processes can be slow due to corporate structure and multiple approval layers. Workload may increase during peak periods, and decision-making can feel centralized. Career growth may require patience, especially in highly standardized roles.

3.0

Dec 29, 2025

Mixed Bag

Marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smart colleagues, well-known brands, spans many industries. I am engaged and interested in my work and find it challenging (a good thing). I love the global connections. I also appreciate the recent focus on safety and new products.

Cons

Our company culture has changed dramatically in the last 7 years. I feel a bit surrounded with people who either feel like they need to tell leadership what they want to hear or are very unhelpfully cynical. I can’t recommend it anymore given how this impacts my ability to make an impact with my work. No matter what our team tries to accomplish, there’s a ton of internal friction and resistance from all sides (leaders, cross-functionals, support functions, peers) these days.

4.0

Dec 29, 2025

Worst

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good timing and work management

Cons

Base pay and bonus need to increased

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