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 407 reviews)); "Work life balance is good if you plan ahead and keep on top of your work." ((in 390 reviews)); "And Great benefits" ((in 358 reviews)); "Work Culture is good and flexible." ((in 113 reviews)); "Great opportunities to learn and grow" ((in 70 reviews))

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

"poor management and promotion practices" ((in 100 reviews)); "Bad Managers: GMI has a “Great Managers” program developed to improve the quality of people managers in marketing." ((in 66 reviews)); "Layoffs were constant for years but evened out...I was there over five years before I worked one entire year without being laid off." ((in 58 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 42 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.

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

General Mills

General Mills reviews

Compare reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(3,879 total reviews)

Jeff Harmening

80% 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 3,879 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).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

3.0

Apr 9, 2026

salary

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good benefits package with dental

Cons

Flat structure with less opportunities

4.0

Apr 8, 2026

Great way to build your career, but leadership lacks focus on quality

Associate principal scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of room to grow in your skillset and career Lots of resources at this company Value work life balance for most roles Enjoy the people I worked with

Cons

Leadership decision making is focused on profit, not product quality

3.0

Apr 6, 2026

Later

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working, hybrid/WFH options Balanced workload (especially corporate roles) Strong leave policies “Employee-friendly” and respectful environment Good cross-functional exposure Exposure to global brands (Cheerios, Pillsbury, etc.) Good for career foundation + MNC exposure Good processes (especially in planning, analytics, supply chain) Decent benefits (insurance, leave, perks) Flexibility in roles and projects Internal mobility opportunities

Cons

Promotions can be slow and hierarchy-driven Limited fast-track growth opportunities Pay grade is often below market vs competitors Pay raises may not match workload Heavy dependence on US/global teams Slower decision cycles “Too many stakeholders” Growth sometimes influenced by visibility/networking Manager quality varies Salary slightly below top FMCG competitors

Viewing 25 - 27 of 3,879 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Nestlé

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

Coca-Cola FEMSA

4.1★Compensation & Benefits

Marilan Alimentos

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

Anheuser-Busch InBev

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at General Mills

Sr. Demand Planner (Remote Eligible)

Principal Data Scientist

Maintenance Technician - Blue Buffalo