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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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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450 reviews

1.0

Apr 21, 2019

Wouldn't recommend

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of socials, mid-week yoga, massages and free fruit provided on Mondays

Cons

A lot of favouritism and disingenuous people. Been spoken down to and treated like a slave numerous times. Managers are yes-men that over-commit people's time, energy and resources, but are not willing to accept fault for the resulting slow progress.

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 HR and Leadership teams and we wish you all the best in your career.

3.0

Mar 28, 2018

Highly political environment

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

amazing legacy, Firmenich is a clear leader in its field. The fragrances Firmenich creates are outstanding. If you want learn about fragrance a Firmenich is a great place to be at for a couple of years.

Cons

There are no growth opportunities in the NY office. Someone has to vacate a position in order for an opportunity to opens. There is a leadership power vacuum creating a highly politicized environment. Office leaders actively work against each other. Extremely reactive to problems.

Firmenich Response

Thank you for sharing your comments. Our people are the heart of everything that we do, which is why we actively encourage their continued growth and development. We value and consider all feedback and we will take your views into consideration for future improvement. We will be sharing your comments with our local HR partner and leadership team and we wish you success in your career.

1.0

Mar 12, 2018

Not a good company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are no pros for this company.

Cons

Do not work here. Employees are disrespected and they do not appreciate your hard work. If you’re not liked, they let you go for no reason.

Firmenich Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take all reviews on Glassdoor very seriously. Our people are the heart of everything that we do, which is why we actively support their continued growth & development. We will be sharing your comments with our HR and leadership teams.

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