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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Firmenich reviews

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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

2.0

Jul 11, 2017

Benefits are good, everything else is lacking

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits. Most people are nice.

Cons

Training is basically non-existent. Dept is completely disorganized. Morale is extremely low and management doesn't seem to care. Kind of feel lied to from what I was told in the interviews.

2.0

Oct 25, 2016

If you have no other options

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Honestly can't think of any at the time

Cons

Location, facilities are outdated, gossipy/cliquish environment, very weak leaders that couldn't cut it at other Orgs and are in "Sr" leadership roles. The HR org isn't respected, the new CHRO appears to be under a tone of pressure and will leave casualties to make a name for herself.

3.0

Jun 16, 2019

Goods outweigh bads, but be careful

Research and development manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are generally friendly and helpful on a daily basis. If you are reasonably hard working and if you are sociable with your managers, you can really climb up. They want to encourage a long career if you want it also.

Cons

Loads of politics determine if you have opportunities to grow or not at all levels. Advancement opportunities are easier to come by if we are white and young. Higher managers always support lower middle managers and never lower levels. Middle managers who get results have significant power. Retaliation is a reality in this private company if you cross the wrong manager. Be cautious. If you feel threatened by a manager, it's better to make your exit than to report it.

Firmenich Response

Thank you for your review on Glassdoor. Our people are the heart of everything that we do. As one of only seven globally-certified gender equal employers in the world by EDGE, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive. We aim for all our people to be their best self at work, knowing they will be treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, background, race, gender, age, experience, economic status, or ability. We will be sharing your comments with our talent and leadership teams and encourage you to share your comments directly with your local HR partner. We wish you success in your current role and thank you for sharing your feedback with us.

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