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

Dec 16, 2024

Excellent Pay

Chemical operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High pay, mostly helpful coworkers and lab team

Cons

Hazardous chemicals, long hours, forced over time

Arkema Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you value the competitive pay and the support of your coworkers and lab team. These aspects are essential to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. We appreciate your feedback. Safety is a top priority at Arkema, and we are committed to providing robust training, protective measures, and resources to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Your input is valuable in helping us identify opportunities for improvement in these areas.

2.0

Dec 11, 2024

Plant operator

Hmi operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits ok Shift work ok

Cons

Management don't listen to knowledgeable workers Low pay for field of work No room for growth No accountability for lazy coworkers No one in upper management gets along with each other

Arkema Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. At Arkema, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels heard, valued, and supported. Feedback helps us build a better workplace.

4.0

Nov 15, 2024

Good working experience

Executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good environment and good culture

Cons

Career opportunities is quite hard

Arkema Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the environment and culture at Arkema. Creating a positive workplace culture is one of our top priorities, so it’s great to see this recognized. We also take note of your comment about career opportunities being challenging. We are continuously working on enhancing career development pathways and providing more accessible opportunities for growth within our global company. Your input helps us identify areas where we can improve and better support our employees' aspirations.

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