Does Newmont pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Newmont employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Newmont. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Newmont?

60% of Newmont employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Newmont 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Newmont?

Director (21) , Mine Engineer (16) , Analyst (13) , Engineer (13) , Manager (10) , Geologist (9) , Human Resources (9) , Senior Manager (8) , Mining Engineer (7) , Supervisor (6) , Exploration Geologist (5) , Intern (5) , Supply Chain (5) , Business Analyst (4) , Category Manager (4)

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

"Good benefits and good pto" ((in 65 reviews)); "Good Pay and the 4 days a week is nice" ((in 58 reviews)); "The salaries are good." ((in 21 reviews)); "A Very Safety conscious company" ((in 17 reviews)); "Great Bonuses (slightly above par with industry." ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Depending on work location, long hours and demanding but rewarding work is expected." ((in 16 reviews)); "Big soulless corporation with clueless management, more rewards for fake people rather than genuine hardworking people" ((in 15 reviews)); "Lack of leadership and employee development." ((in 14 reviews)); "This layoff was announced in August, so 4 months is all they went without starting another one." ((in 13 reviews)); "They layoff the workers and keep the mass of upper management." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Newmont layoffs in 2026?

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

Newmont reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(572 total reviews)

Natascha Viljoen

100% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

2.7

Senior management

Newmont has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 572 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Newmont employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energía, minería e infraestructura pública industry (3.7 stars).

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572 reviews

5.0

Jun 8, 2026

Strong pay and benefits, but work-life balance is tough

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay and benefits Strong safety culture Flexible work schedule Strong talent pool

Cons

Often short-sighted in approach Work/life balance is challenging Cyclical nature of mining led to frequent layoffs

3.0

May 27, 2026

Great benefits but outdated management practices

Haul truck operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and rotation are great

Cons

Management is still stuck in old school ways of favoritism.

5.0

May 21, 2026

Strong safety culture and competitive pay, but demanding work

Talent acquisition

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

*Global scale and career mobility Large and complex operations and opportunities for international assignments. *Strong safety culture and operational discipline NEM is widely recognized for prioritizing safety and risk management—critical in mining, employees often benefit from well-established safety protocols. *Competitive compensation and benefits Newmont offers above-market pay for mining roles, including bonuses tied to production and performance, *Commitment to sustainability and ESG Newmont positions itself as a leader in responsible mining, with investments in environmental stewardship,

Cons

*Cyclical industry volatility Mining and gold in particular, is sensitive to commodity price fluctuations. This can influence job stability, capital projects, and hiring cycles, *Operational intensity and demanding schedules Roles often involve long hours, shift work, and high accountability tied to production targets and safety metrics, which can be physically and mentally demanding. *Organizational complexity in a large enterprise Decision-making can be layered and process-heavy. Employees may experience slower change cycles or bureaucracy compared to smaller, more agile organizations.

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