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 51 reviews)); "benefits are a lot and company events are good" ((in 38 reviews)); "Good work / life balance if you are not scared for your job or motivated to advance quickly." ((in 29 reviews)); "Good salary & extra." ((in 21 reviews)); "Good working environment for the workers" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"poor management level" ((in 24 reviews)); "Upper Management needs helps" ((in 7 reviews)); "Early shifts because managers come in super early" ((in 7 reviews)); "Advancement opportunities within a department" ((in 6 reviews)); "Nepotism and agism are also rampant." ((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.

What are the top reviewed Firmenich locations?

Don Torcuato , Buenos Aires , Republica Argentina

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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

4.0

Mar 29, 2018

Good laughs and hardwork

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Family environment, Fast paced, Well organized

Cons

Communication between higher ups and divisional workers, Like to hired temps before full time employees

Firmenich Response

Thank you for sharing your review of Firmenich! We value your opinion and will pass along your comments to our teams. We wish you much success in your current role.

5.0

Mar 29, 2018

Great company with great history and future

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Caring, personal, great in sustainability, flexible employment policies

Cons

Career development for middle managers sometimes slow

Firmenich Response

Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us. Our people are the heart of everything that we do, which is why we actively support their continued growth & development, including mentorship and leadership opportunities. We will be sharing your comments with our talent and leadership teams and we wish you continued success in your career.

3.0

Mar 28, 2018

Highly political environment

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

amazing legacy, Firmenich is a clear leader in its field. The fragrances Firmenich creates are outstanding. If you want learn about fragrance a Firmenich is a great place to be at for a couple of years.

Cons

There are no growth opportunities in the NY office. Someone has to vacate a position in order for an opportunity to opens. There is a leadership power vacuum creating a highly politicized environment. Office leaders actively work against each other. Extremely reactive to problems.

Firmenich Response

Thank you for sharing your comments. Our people are the heart of everything that we do, which is why we actively encourage their continued growth and development. We value and consider all feedback and we will take your views into consideration for future improvement. We will be sharing your comments with our local HR partner and leadership team and we wish you success in your career.

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