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 40 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 17 reviews)); "Good working environment." ((in 13 reviews))

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

"poor management level" ((in 25 reviews)); "Early shifts because managers come in super early" ((in 7 reviews)); "Upper Management needs helps" ((in 7 reviews)); "Nepotism and agism are also rampant." ((in 5 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

5.0

Sep 12, 2018

Marketing Intern

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of hand on experience.

Cons

Some days not enough work is given.

Firmenich Response

Thanks for sharing your experience on Glassdoor. Your opinion matters to us and we will be sure to share your feedback with our HR partner. We wish you much success in your career.

3.0

Sep 7, 2018

Good but it needs develop in some areas

Production and material planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, coworkers, system, tools (systems included) and

Cons

Managers, opportunity to grow, communication between areas.

Firmenich Response

Thank you for your review. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and open culture where we listen to our colleagues and actively support their growth. We will share your comments with our teams and we encourage you to connect directly with your local HR partner to share this feedback as well. We wish you much success in your current position.

5.0

Aug 14, 2018

Intern

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Structured workload. Strong support from cross department

Cons

travelling convenience. difficult to access if work overtime

Firmenich Response

Thanks for sharing your review. It is great to hear that you had positive experience with us and we wish you much success in your current or future role.

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