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 41 reviews)); "Good work / life balance if you are not scared for your job or motivated to advance quickly." ((in 28 reviews)); "Good salary & extra." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good working environment for the workers" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"poor management level" ((in 26 reviews)); "Low pay physical work have to shower before heading home everyday" ((in 9 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)); "Limited opportunity to move up" ((in 8 reviews)); "Early shifts because managers come in super early" ((in 7 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 reviews

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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

5.0

Jan 12, 2023

Yes

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work yes

Cons

Not that bad of place to work

Firmenich Response

Thanks for sharing your review! It is nice to hear about your positive experience.

4.0

Jan 11, 2023

Ok lack of progression

Quality control

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary and benefits issued to all staff

Cons

Lack of progression into future roles and development from management

Firmenich Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. The development of our people is a key priority at Firmenich, we are committed to creating work environments where each employee is empowered and encouraged to grow.

4.0

Jan 6, 2023

Opportunity for advancement

Warehouse worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If qualified (schooling/Firmenich contributes) lots of room for advancement

Cons

Hard work and consistent knowledge

Firmenich Response

Thank you for sharing your comments. We appreciate your feedback and will pass it on to our teams. We wish you much success in your career!

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