Does Firmenich pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Firmenich?

75% of Firmenich employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Firmenich 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Firmenich?

Intern (19) , Lab Technician (15) , Manager (13) , Estagiário (12) , Project Manager (10) , Internship (9) , opérateur de production (6) , Account Manager (5) , Analyst (5) , Marketing Intern (5) , Scientist (5) , Anonymous (4) , Assistente (4) , Chemist (4) , Customer Service Representative (4)

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

"great people at the place of business" ((in 48 reviews)); "benefits are a lot and company events are good" ((in 37 reviews)); "Good work / life balance if you are not scared for your job or motivated to advance quickly." ((in 24 reviews)); "Good salary & extra." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good Team to work with" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"poor management level" ((in 23 reviews)); "Early shifts because managers come in super early" ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper Management needs helps" ((in 7 reviews)); "Advancement opportunities within a department" ((in 6 reviews)); "Limited career opportunities" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Firmenich layoffs in 2026?

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

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Firmenich

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Firmenich reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(450 total reviews)

Gilbert Ghostine

88% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.2

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

Firmenich has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 450 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Firmenich 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

450 reviews

1.0

Jul 9, 2019

Firmenich as an employer for Glasdoor

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

private, networking, commercial, research, development

Cons

Leadership Flavours Ingredients Ethics values

Firmenich Response

Thank you for your review on Glassdoor. We appreciate your constructive feedback and encourage you to share your comments directly with our local HR partner. We wish you success in your current role.

4.0

Sep 26, 2022

Nice Company to work

Regional account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Growth Opportunities Good Work Environment Ethical Company

Cons

Limited resources to contribute on business goals

Firmenich Response

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We appreciate your constructive feedback and encourage you to share your comments directly with our local HR partner. We wish you continued success at Firmenich.

5.0

Sep 7, 2022

Experience

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very useful for a first experience, learned a lot about the industry.

Cons

I do not have any cons related to my experience

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