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 35 reviews)); "Excellent employment and good pay" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good work life balance while also still having good drive at work" ((in 17 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Disorganized, poor upper management, horrible culture" ((in 7 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)); "Long hours Triring sometimes back" ((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

5.0

Oct 5, 2024

Devolving engineer

Developing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great starting out. Get to learn and do a lot

Cons

Coming out of college, it is hard learning a lot of new stuff

Arkema Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you find Arkema a great place to start your career, with plenty of opportunities to learn and take on new responsibilities. We believe strongly in empowering new talent to grow and develop their skills right from the start. If you need further help in your development, do not hesitate to reach out your management and/or your Talent Manager in order to share your concerns if any.

4.0

Sep 25, 2024

Good experience

Continuous improvement leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Career opportunities, job rotation, experienced people in the team

Cons

Only pros in working in Arkema France

Arkema Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your experience with Arkema. We are thrilled to hear that you value the career opportunities, job rotation, and the expertise of your team members. Providing a dynamic and supportive work environment is one of our key priorities, and it’s great to see that reflected in your positive experience.

1.0

Sep 18, 2024

Toxic workplace

Marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The money was decent and the daily hours were flexible

Cons

The people are toxic. They fired my coworker right after they asked about short term leave for disability.

Arkema Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your negative experience. At Arkema, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment for all our employees. The situation you’ve described does not align with our values. We take these concerns very seriously. Your feedback helps us improve, and we encourage anyone experiencing difficulties to reach out through the appropriate internal channels.

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