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 42 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 21 reviews)); "Friendly colleagues" ((in 18 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 8 reviews)); "Upper Management needs helps" ((in 7 reviews)); "Lack of communication internally" ((in 5 reviews)); "Advancement opportunities within a department" ((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

Mar 29, 2018

Great company with great history and future

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Caring, personal, great in sustainability, flexible employment policies

Cons

Career development for middle managers sometimes slow

Firmenich Response

Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us. Our people are the heart of everything that we do, which is why we actively support their continued growth & development, including mentorship and leadership opportunities. We will be sharing your comments with our talent and leadership teams and we wish you continued success in your career.

1.0

Nov 27, 2017

Bad working environment, but you can learn many things working here

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is generally friendly with each other, pretty good career opportunities because good staff never stay beyond 2-3 years, so you can rise faster when people quit

Cons

Too culturally diverse, communication is bad because of some cultures, they claim that they want to talk about problems, but they try to avoid it or just to forget about it. Staff like to "talk the talk", saying that they will make changes, giving their word but completely avoiding it, or not mentioning it to think that it has passed.

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.

2.0

Aug 29, 2017

Not a great company and even worse location!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good development labs and great for learning how to train your 'sniffing' skills. Friendly staff in some departments. Plenty of parking.

Cons

Location! Opposite Costco Hayes on a busy road. Firlon 2 building needs to be knocked down. Certainly breaks the rules with disabled workers as there is no lift. Just a narrow staircase. One ladies toilet on the first floor. Very focussed on Jive software which there is very little training on; a webinar if you're lucky! A lot of blockers instead of enablers.

Firmenich Response

Thank you for sharing your experience. Your feedback is incredibly helpful. We are committed to creating work environments where each employee is empowered and encouraged to grow. It is why we aim to develop workplaces that foster collaboration and innovation. We will pass along your comments to our Global Workspace Solutions team and we wish you all the best in your career.

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