Does General Mills pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, General Mills employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at General Mills. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at General Mills?

80% of General Mills employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated General Mills 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at General Mills?

Manager (87) , Analyst (56) , Machine Operator (55) , Associate Marketing Manager (50) , Financial Analyst (43) , Business Analyst (41) , Consultant (39) , Intern (36) , Finance Manager (34) , Senior Financial Analyst (31) , Senior Analyst (30) , Assistant Manager (28) , Promotor De Vendas (28) , Team Leader (28) , Auxiliar De Produção (27)

What are the pros of working at General Mills according to real employee reviews?

"The plant I worked at was full of great people and it was fun coming to work." ((in 410 reviews)); "Work life balance is good if you plan ahead and keep on top of your work." ((in 398 reviews)); "And Great benefits" ((in 368 reviews)); "Work Culture is good and flexible." ((in 113 reviews)); "6. Comparatively good salary" ((in 73 reviews))

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

"poor management and promotion practices" ((in 105 reviews)); "Bad Managers: GMI has a “Great Managers” program developed to improve the quality of people managers in marketing." ((in 72 reviews)); "Number of recent layoffs" ((in 63 reviews)); "Also hires people directly out of college who have no leadership experience at all and puts them in charge of 20" ((in 55 reviews)); "Teams that were once highly motivated and worked long hours now leave the office promptly at 3:00 p.m. every day." ((in 46 reviews))

What are employees saying about General Mills layoffs in 2026?

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

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General Mills reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(3,882 total reviews)

Jeff Harmening

81% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

General Mills has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,882 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The General Mills 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

4K reviews

5.0

Feb 1, 2009

The grass isn't greener anywhere else.- General Mills is a great place to work.

It development consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance and challenging work assignments. I have been able to ask for challenging assignments and given them. I feel very in control of managing my career. I have the flexibility to get my work done outside of "normal" work hours which has been very effective. Being results driven instead of focusing on time in the office has allowed me to excel in what I do as a professional and as a working parent.

Cons

It's in the middle of Golden Valley. I wish there were more choices near by for restaurants & shopping. YOu don't really have to leave the building with everything that is in there, however sometimes you get a little itchy and want a break.

4.0

Jan 29, 2009

General Mills is a good solid company that treats their employees with respect

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, great total compensation package, successful company, knows how to run an organizaton, General Mills also creates a fun atmosphere to work in

Cons

Not entreprenial, slow to make a decision, slow advancement opportunities, and many people/functions need to approve something before it can be implemented at field level.

4.0

Jan 22, 2009

The GMI Way is the only way...

Business planning associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

General Mills is a great company to work for, their entry-level positions are in-line with other organizations if not higher, and they provide great experience in the consumer-packaged goods field. They provide the leadership, mentoring, and support team that can deliver a higher percentage of success with their hires. The hierarchy of promotion lends people to feel good about being promoted, as the ascension up the chain is easily visible. Also, the strong affinity groups lead to great acceptance of diversity, which is something not seen in many companies. They make you feel important, and your voice is heard by everyone.

Cons

Some of the downsides of working for General Mills is the "GMI Way" as in you do it the GMI Way or hit the highway. I believe that for someone who comes into the company as an "experienced-hire" candidate might not grasp onto the norms and the learning curve that is associated with the job and the culture of the company. If you come in as an experienced-hire and do not fit in originally then your options become severely limited. Also, with their headquarters being in Minneapolis, it isn't the greatest destination for someone trying to ascend the corporate ladder.

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