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 1% 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) , Estagiário (9) , Ingénieur Stagiaire (9) , 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?

"Benefits good and retirement good." ((in 41 reviews)); "Good People to work with" ((in 40 reviews)); "Good pay and nice benecitd" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good work life balance while also still having good drive at work" ((in 15 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)); "Aucun esprit d’équipe, absence de communication et de bienveillance, aucune valorisation du travail, absence d’autonomie et d’évolution, méthodes de management et de formation étonnantes… expérience globalement difficile et connue comme telle (démissions successives)." ((in 7 reviews)); "French leadership was arrogant and out of touch with variable needs by business, applying standard ratios to every situation." ((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))

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

4.0

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

3.4

Senior management

Arkema has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 448 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good 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

1.0

Jul 19, 2023

🙂

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing to look forward to

Cons

-Safety systems can be improved alot further. -Flexibility means working hours can change any day of the week. May be 9am to 5pm, 1pm to 11pm.

Arkema Response

2y

Hello, first of all we would like to thank you for taking the time to share with us your experience whithin Arkema. Being a responsible manufacturer constitutes a significant aspect of our social responsibility. Staying true to our dedication to "Responsible Care®," we unwaveringly uphold our commitment to consistent and ongoing advancement in ensuring safety, health protection, and operational excellence across all our units.

2.0

Jul 18, 2023

French Company and bad management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are consistent with the industry. Flex hours

Cons

Executive level allows upper management to treat employees with disrespect. When I complained, I was told, "they get the job done". What does that say? I gave up on caring what happened to my group after that and just put my time in for retirement. I was sad to see what happened with this company during the latter part of the 30 years I was with them. The French think they are superior to those in the US. It is extremely obvious in the way they talk down to you. They definitely do not treat the US employees with the same respect they treat the French employees. HR goes along with executive management, so I found them pretty much useless as a source of assistance with management issues.

Arkema Response

2y

We thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Taking all feedback seriously, we are sorry to hear about your negative experiences during your time with us. We believe in fostering a positive and respectful work environment for all employees, regardless of their position or nationality. Respect and fairness are fundamental values that we uphold, and we do not condone any form of mistreatment or discrimination.

5.0

Jul 1, 2023

Good Company

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good People to work with

Cons

Base salaries don’t always match industry

Arkema Response

2y

Thank you for your review. We understand your concern regarding base salaries. We continuously review our compensation structures to ensure they remain competitive and fair.

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