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 40 reviews)); "Good Benefits for your 401k and medical." ((in 39 reviews)); "A Good work life balance" ((in 34 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 18 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)); "Bad manager and poor life and work balance." ((in 12 reviews)); "Lack of accountability or clear direction from upper management." ((in 12 reviews)); "Absent leadership." ((in 9 reviews)); "More communication is appreciated" ((in 8 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

4.0

Mar 6, 2021

gea group

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good insurance, professional teams, interesting projects

Cons

limited growth potential, not competitive salaries

2.0

Feb 10, 2021

It's okay sometimes

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility and an absence of deadlines or responsibility

Cons

No training, old technology, unskilled management

2.0

Sep 10, 2020

Avoid if you are skilled

Welder

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good for lazy people looking to earn a stable salary.

Cons

Promotions are biased and not based on skill. Toxic work environment. Managers really know how to give you lip service.

GEA Group Response

Dear colleague, Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to hear, that our career development is not perceived in a positive way. Feel free to discuss this with us, to see how we can support you better. Stefan Broens GEA Human Resources

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