Does GEA Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GEA Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GEA Group. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GEA Group?

73% of GEA Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GEA Group 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GEA Group?

Project Engineer (39) , Project Manager (34) , Engineer (27) , Automation Engineer (23) , Process Engineer (16) , Manager (11) , Sales Manager (11) , Field Service Technician (10) , Sales (10) , Mechanical Engineer (9) , Field Service Engineer (8) , Mechanical Design Engineer (7) , Product Manager (7) , Werkstudent (7) , Engenheiro De Processos Pleno (6)

What are the pros of working at GEA Group according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and lack of micromanagement" ((in 42 reviews)); "A Good work life balance" ((in 38 reviews)); "Good Benefits for your 401k and medical." ((in 38 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 15 reviews)); "Good work culture and exposure to foreign projects" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"Poor management,wrong person in the Key roles,manager without necessari skills ti manage" ((in 27 reviews)); "Lack of accountability or clear direction from upper management." ((in 13 reviews)); "Absent leadership." ((in 10 reviews)); "Bad manager and poor life and work balance." ((in 10 reviews)); "There is no succession planning, training, mentoring, or goal setting." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about GEA Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about GEA Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at GEA Group in 2026.

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GEA Group reviews

3.7

73% would recommend to a friend

(595 total reviews)

Stefan Klebert

72% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

GEA Group has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 595 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GEA Group 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

595 reviews

3.0

Aug 26, 2025

Good set up to work with, but limited growth

Technical sales engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everything looks lucrative & great at first sight

Cons

But it is not. Local India management are not interested in your growth

4.0

Aug 12, 2025

Good company to work for

Hr specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers a positive and supportive work environment, with flexible working arrangements

Cons

limited opportunities for career advancement or internal mobility

5.0

Aug 2, 2025

Great Work Environment with Global Collaboration

Digital procurement specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

GEA offers a fantastic work environment that fosters professional growth. The office culture is supportive, friendly, and inclusive, making it easy to collaborate and feel part of a team. On a global level, there's strong cross-functional cooperation, and you truly feel connected to colleagues around the world. The company values innovation and continuous improvement, and leadership is approachable and responsive.

Cons

Like any large organization, decision-making processes can sometimes be slower due to multiple levels of approval. However, this is balanced by the structure and support systems in place.

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