Does Johnson Matthey pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Johnson Matthey employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Johnson Matthey. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Johnson Matthey?

46% of Johnson Matthey employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Johnson Matthey 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Johnson Matthey?

Engineer (31) , Process Engineer (29) , Manager (25) , Chemist (22) , Process Control Engineer (20) , Research Scientist (20) , Senior Process Engineer (18) , Analytical Chemist (16) , Senior Scientist (15) , Project Manager (12) , Chemical Operator (11) , Assistant Manager (10) , Intern (10) , Analyst (9) , Production Technician (9)

What are the pros of working at Johnson Matthey according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits (shares/pension/bonus) Good progression (up to certain point) Interesting work Decent colleagues" ((in 157 reviews)); "The people are great and approachable" ((in 122 reviews)); "Good work life balance / flexi time" ((in 58 reviews)); "Good pension (until they change it!)" ((in 54 reviews)); "Pay is good for role" ((in 52 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Johnson Matthey according to real employee reviews?

"Everyone comments on the low salaries" ((in 48 reviews)); "No career progression for scientists" ((in 30 reviews)); "Managers always favour themselves when it comes to compensation/bonuses" ((in 20 reviews)); "Upper Management doesn't like creativity" ((in 13 reviews)); "Long hours which make work" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Johnson Matthey layoffs in 2026?

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

Johnson Matthey reviews

3.2

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,300 total reviews)

Liam Condon

49% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

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Johnson Matthey has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,300 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Johnson Matthey employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Jul 15, 2018

Do not join this company unless you are British and work in the UK.

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

401 K. Benefits were good but not anymore after years of cutting cost.

Cons

The current senior management is as dumb as they come. No opportunity for advancement outside of the UK office.

3.0

Jul 11, 2018

They have amazing benefits, and average salary.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have amazing benefits, 401k etc. Yearly bonus, and raises. A lot of PTO time.

Cons

Hard to move up past supervisor.

1.0

Jul 10, 2018

Painful

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balannce Free food every day at lunch

Cons

Management stuck in the ways Favoritism, nepotism, politics gets you ahead No career progression giving meaningless work in the name of research

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Do not join this company unless you are British and work in the UK.

They have amazing benefits, and average salary.

Painful

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