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 51 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 28 reviews)); "Good salary & extra." ((in 20 reviews)); "Great working environment" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"poor management level" ((in 27 reviews)); "Early shifts because managers come in super early" ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper Management needs helps" ((in 7 reviews)); "Advancement opportunities within a department" ((in 6 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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Firmenich

Acquired by dsm-firmenich

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

1.0

Jan 24, 2015

#3 in Flavor/Fragrance Industry

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, good benefits, pleasant co-workers

Cons

Poor management, no regard for employee well-being

5.0

Jan 1, 2019

Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great management team, incredible team atmosphere, strong performance culture within family owned business, high ethics and integrity

Cons

Continue to simplify processes - end to end

Firmenich Response

Many thanks for sharing your feedback. Your constructive comments are helpful for us and we will be sure to pass them along to our teams. Wishing you continued success in your current position.

2.0

Aug 1, 2017

Limited upward mobility and mentoring

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At Firmenich you get to engage in interesting and rewarding work, and lead industry trends. You'll work with some interesting people and meet great clients. Firmenich is also a reputable MNC and offers good healthcare benefits.

Cons

There are limited promotion opportunities unless you're from Geneva. Unfortunately, there is limited to no mentorship. Their internal patented 'Trendz' software programme is completely silly and useless. Experience greatly depends on your direct manager.

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