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 39 reviews)); "Good work / life balance if you are not scared for your job or motivated to advance quickly." ((in 30 reviews)); "Good salary & extra." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great working environment" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"poor management level" ((in 24 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)); "Lack of communication internally" ((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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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

Feb 19, 2016

VP

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong balance between performance management culture and family culture. Can take fast business decisions, when important. Good benefits. Good treatment of employees.

Cons

Sometimes excessive politics. Difficult for newcomers to integrate because knowledge of how to navigate complex culture and network is often necessary to get things done well. Company is changing and many of the newcomers arriving in senior positions are bringing in their own direct reports creating some culture clash.

2.0

Jul 25, 2015

Professional Experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunity to gain corporate and life knowledge from the view of a multicultural/international. The corporate professionals I supported were amazing and enhanced my experience to unimaginable heights.

Cons

Investment in corporate relationship often one-sided. Monetary value outweighs the service of professionals helping the company achieve its success. The value of talent and intellectual data is significantly low.

3.0

Jan 23, 2015

Great learning but limited opportunities for growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Committed hard working colleagues - Excellent hours - Flexible work options - Opportunity to work on multiple projects & cross functional learning

Cons

- Increasing bureaucratic given the size of the organization - decision making is centralized - Culture of control - Limited opportunity to move up

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