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 53 reviews)); "benefits are a lot and company events are good" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good work / life balance if you are not scared for your job or motivated to advance quickly." ((in 27 reviews)); "Good salary & extra." ((in 16 reviews)); "Friendly colleagues and supervisor." ((in 14 reviews))

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

"poor management level" ((in 25 reviews)); "Limited opportunity to move up" ((in 9 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))

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

1.0

Jan 5, 2014

a company with complexity is in its DNA;

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

still number 2 flavor and fragrance company in the world; but will not sure in the next 3 year

Cons

lack of courage to learn from best in class company and other industry; everyone try to maintain status quo including senior mgt that just recently joining

2.0

May 13, 2013

Good Company (few years ago), now Geneva not strategic anymore for flavor division

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- visibility - salaries - cantine - close to city center

Cons

- poor management level - poor talent management - lack of opportunities - reorganizations every 6 months - lack of points of contats - lot of confusion with figures (private company)

1.0

May 13, 2023

Terrible company

Material handler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not a whole lot really

Cons

Terrible work place habits. During orientation you get tons of information on how to protect yourself from harmful chemicals, you get a locker with a lock, unless you bring your own lock(company provides one) on your first day. They steal that information out of your locker. 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. They take advantage of marginalized employees who either don't understand, and or are afraid to speak up because they won't be able to get a better (or even a similar paying) Jon.

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