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 49 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 18 reviews)); "Great working environment" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"poor management level" ((in 25 reviews)); "When you figure out that direct supervisors are giving you orders that are putting you in danger, and bring it up to upper management, you get fired." ((in 8 reviews)); "Early shifts because managers come in super early" ((in 7 reviews)); "Advancement opportunities within a department" ((in 7 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

Firmenich reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(450 total reviews)

Gilbert Ghostine

88% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

450 reviews

3.0

Feb 20, 2021

growing the knowledge, not the carrier

Food technologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

huge benefit in learning from the job and from the customers. free coffee and fruits, lunch coupon of 5 euro

Cons

biases between employees, some very well treated and some left with no development chances and significantly lower recognition compared to the invested effort

Firmenich Response

5y

Thanks for sharing your comments on Glassdoor. We will share your constructive feedback directly with our management and local HR teams. We wish you continued success in your current role.

5.0

Feb 17, 2021

Firmenich

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company environment and helpful colleagues

Cons

The commute can be long

Firmenich Response

5y

Thank you for leaving a review. It is great to hear about your experience and we thank you for your constructive comments. We wish you much continued success in your current position.

5.0

Feb 9, 2021

Great Company, Good Perks

Research and development technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, Team Collaboration, Company wants best interest

Cons

Nothing that I can think of

Firmenich Response

5y

Thank you for sharing your positive experience on Glassdoor. We wish you success in your career.

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