Does MAERSK pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MAERSK employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MAERSK. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MAERSK?

72% of MAERSK employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MAERSK 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MAERSK?

Process Expert (220) , Software Engineer (180) , Manager (141) , Customer Service Representative (129) , Analyst (118) , Senior Software Engineer (95) , Senior Associate (88) , Senior Process Expert (80) , Project Manager (79) , Senior Specialist (75) , Data Engineer (71) , Customer Service (70) , Senior Analyst (62) , Associate (61) , Business Analyst (55)

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

"Good work life balance (In fact more life that there will ever be work)" ((in 663 reviews)); "Benefits is good and salary too" ((in 352 reviews)); "People are great Mission is important" ((in 209 reviews)); "Good work culture and people" ((in 208 reviews)); "Lots of perks plus lots of good leaders and colleagues" ((in 197 reviews))

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

"Missing Blue print Lot of layering in duplication of departmental work Low salary vs industry norms" ((in 275 reviews)); "Poor management: those are not the leaders encouraging to work together towards the vision." ((in 214 reviews)); "Some managers don't seem to know what exactly frontline workers go through" ((in 90 reviews)); "Poor leadership and lack of direction" ((in 76 reviews)); "AI transformation and no job security" ((in 76 reviews))

What are employees saying about MAERSK layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(6,943 total reviews)

Vincent Clerc

74% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

MAERSK has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 6,943 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MAERSK employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transporte y logística industry (3.5 stars).

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7K reviews

3.0

May 24, 2026

Good compensation and work-life balance, but instability persists

Data engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

good compensation. decent work life balances oppurtunity to travel

Cons

Frequent org changes frequent layoffsNo job security

4.0

May 24, 2026

Good company, but pay favors external hires

Analista/consultor de sistemas

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good company considering the market

Cons

Salary is higher for who come from outside

5.0

May 24, 2026

Rewarding experience with strong growth opportunities, but layoffs impacted role

People advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

My time at Maersk was a highly rewarding professional experience. I had the opportunity to contribute to global HR operations while collaborating across regions. The company provided a strong platform for growth, exposure to diverse HRIS and Payroll technologies (Workday, ServiceNow, Apdata, HRSoft), and continuous improvement initiatives. I particularly valued the emphasis on compliance, operational excellence, and cross‑functional teamwork, which allowed me to expand my expertise and strengthen my global perspective.

Cons

While my overall experience was positive, my role was ultimately impacted by global layoffs. This was a company‑wide decision rather than performance‑related, and it marked the conclusion of my tenure. Although unexpected, the transition reinforced my adaptability and resilience, and I remain grateful for the professional development and opportunities I gained during my time at Maersk.

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