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 54 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 25 reviews)); "Good salary & extra." ((in 18 reviews)); "Family culture" ((in 18 reviews))

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

"poor management level" ((in 22 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)); "No training to speak off, budgets for training get cut every time the results are not great;" ((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

Nov 10, 2019

Great place to work

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good employee policy Flexiwork and work from home

Cons

Slow approach and lacking on employee engagement

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

Oct 18, 2019

Good place to work

Chemist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, lots of room to learn and grow

Cons

Could be political Poor R&D facilities Building temperatures varied wildly

Firmenich Response

Thank you for your review on Glassdoor. We will be sharing your comments with our local HR partner and leadership team. We wish you much success in your career.

4.0

Sep 20, 2019

Great Company and Industry

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work for. Friendly coworkers. High Ethics, integrity and Product Quality Great Benefits Great Team atmosphere Family Environment Very interesting Industry Passionate employees/ Engaged employees

Cons

Toxic Manager (Flavors) No growth opportunities Low work/balance The career development plan is not fulfilled

Firmenich Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, and we strive to support their continued growth and development, along with personal well-being. We take all reviews on Glassdoor very seriously, and we will be sharing your comments with our talent and leadership teams. We appreciate your review, and wish you success in your career journey.

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