Does Mars pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mars employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mars. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mars?

87% of Mars employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mars 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mars?

Territory Sales Manager (73) , Intern (71) , Manager (63) , Estagiário (60) , Machine Operator (60) , Project Manager (56) , Brand Manager (51) , Analyst (45) , chef de secteur GMS (40) , Sales (38) , Senior Manager (36) , Analista (35) , Sales Representative (35) , Internship (34) , Category Manager (32)

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

"Mars has a great culture that embraces a high level of responsibility and freedom for their associates." ((in 485 reviews)); "And the benefits are great!" ((in 415 reviews)); "Great people and diversity" ((in 345 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 231 reviews)); "Good pay and benifits." ((in 193 reviews))

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

"Mars principles could not prevent some very bad managers from deliberately damaging talented associates' careers." ((in 71 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership that drives the real talent away." ((in 59 reviews)); "Long hours and shift work" ((in 44 reviews)); "Upper management is arrogant, political, and disrespectful." ((in 34 reviews)); "Once you are two big you, the communication is more difficult as well as sharp and clear and consistent ideas and directions" ((in 33 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mars layoffs in 2026?

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

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4.3

87% would recommend to a friend

(4,391 total reviews)

Poul Weihrauch

92% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Career opportunities

3.9

Senior management

Mars has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,391 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Mars employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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4K reviews

5.0

Apr 13, 2026

Great place to work with amazing people

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work with even better people!

Cons

None that I can think of

Mars Response

1mo

We’re delighted to hear you had a positive experience with us and thank you for sharing your review. We’re deeply committed to the wellbeing and development of our Associates and know how important it is to feel supported at work and throughout your career. Please feel free to get in touch with your former People and Organization team if you’d like to share any more feedback or recommendation

5.0

Apr 13, 2026

Nice company and culture

Technical lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice atmosphere and people, good products

Cons

Having company segments can make it more complex plus lots of people involved in decisions

5.0

Apr 13, 2026

Great Place to work

Sap s4 hana lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mars is a large, well‑established organisation that offers broad exposure across functions and projects. There is always plenty to learn, with opportunities to interact with diverse teams and experts.The culture is strongly people‑driven, with a genuine focus on respect, collaboration, and development. Benefits are comprehensive and thoughtfully designed to support associates’ wellbeing.Overall, Mars provides competitive pay and a supportive environment that encourages growth and long‑term careers.

Cons

Nothing I can think of as of now.

Mars Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to write a review to share your experience with us and provide such great feedback. We are committed to our Associates' wellbeing and development and we're happy to hear you're having a positive experience with us. If you would like to share any additional feedback or recommendations, please get in touch with your People and Organization team. Thank you!

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