Does Arkema pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Arkema employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Arkema. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Arkema?

81% of Arkema employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Arkema 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Arkema?

Intern (15) , Process Engineer (15) , Engineer (14) , Line Cook (11) , Ingénieur Stagiaire (9) , Estagiário (8) , Ingénieur (8) , Technician (8) , opérateur de production (8) , Analista (7) , Business Manager (7) , Chemical Operator (7) , Chemist (7) , Customer Service Representative (7) , Stagiaire (7)

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

"Good People to work with" ((in 40 reviews)); "Benefits good and retirement good." ((in 34 reviews)); "Excellent employment and good pay" ((in 27 reviews)); "Good work life balance while also still having good drive at work" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Long hours Triring sometimes back" ((in 6 reviews)); "Communication was difficult at times." ((in 6 reviews)); "Middle & Senior Management have no accountability." ((in 6 reviews)); "Absolutely no training programs nor documentation in place for new hires" ((in 5 reviews)); "Upper management can be quick to act like you're just a number and tahtah" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Arkema layoffs in 2026?

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

Arkema reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(448 total reviews)

Thierry Le Hénaff

87% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

Arkema has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 448 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Arkema 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

448 reviews

4.0

Jan 19, 2025

Great Company

Middle manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very well structured group with clear expectations for each business unit.

Cons

Not really anything wrong to report here.

Arkema Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear our group structure and business unit expectations meet your standards. We pledge to work on improvements, we encourage you to share to your management or HR representative any initiative that we could investigate. Your feedback is really valuable.

3.0

Jan 8, 2025

nope

Plant operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible working times for workers

Cons

old equipment, minimum teamwork, and hard to give an opinion

Arkema Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. Your insights are appreciated. It's great to hear that our flexible working times are a positive aspect for you. We also take note of your concerns and we’re committed to exploring ways to improve.

5.0

Dec 22, 2024

good WLB

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good WLB here, young engineers can learn a lot

Cons

slow salary increase (but WLB matters more)

Arkema Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you value the work-life balance and learning opportunities we offer. We continuously evaluate our compensation structure to ensure we remain competitive while balancing the benefits that contribute to the overall employee experience. Your input helps us grow, thank you for being part of Arkema!

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