Does Solvay pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Solvay employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Solvay. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Solvay?

80% of Solvay employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Solvay 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Solvay?

Estagiário (95) , Assistente Financeiro (27) , Intern (26) , Estagiário Superior (20) , Manager (20) , Process Engineer (19) , Engineer (16) , Research Scientist (15) , Internship (14) , Pesquisador (14) , Customer Service Representative (13) , Analista (12) , Chemical Operator (11) , Lab Technician (11) , Estagiário De Engenharia (10)

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

"Benefits were good and affordable." ((in 109 reviews)); "Good pay but not competitive with other sites in the area." ((in 54 reviews)); "great people to work with." ((in 53 reviews)); "Salary is good for the area" ((in 37 reviews)); "Good culture and good place to stick around" ((in 34 reviews))

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

"Management is poor and has a run product whether it is bad or not mentality" ((in 56 reviews)); "Poor leadership; Boring unstimulated work; Repetitive work" ((in 13 reviews)); "1) Weak internal communication" ((in 11 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 10 reviews)); "Des managers un peu exigeants" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Solvay layoffs in 2026?

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

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4.1

80% would recommend to a friend

(859 total reviews)

Philippe KEHREN

93% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Career opportunities

Solvay has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 859 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Solvay employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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859 reviews

5.0

May 29, 2025

Great organisation to work with

Apac hr director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work-life balance, Inclusion, peer learning

Cons

Slow culture, Complacency, bureaucracy precede over creativity

Solvay Response

1y

We thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your contribution. At Solvay, we believe that every employee has the right to maintain a work-life balance. Therefore, we provide remote work options for many positions, allowing up to 4 days of telecommuting per week, and offer flexible working hours for all employees. Our commitment to DEI is deeply rooted in our culture. We prioritize gender parity, inclusive leadership, and employee well-being, reflecting our dedication to diversity and inclusivity as core values driving our progress. Thank you for all your hard work. Kindest regards

3.0

May 26, 2025

Great company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent benefits and salaries are higher.

Cons

Management is at times disorganized.

Solvay Response

1y

Thank you for your comment, we appreciate your openness. Throughout our 160 years in the chemical industry, we have been committed to keeping up with industry trends, ensuring our team members receive salaries above industry standards. Alongside competitive fixed salaries, we have introduced tailored bonus schemes and offer annual pay raises. We apologize for any negative experiences you may have had. We appreciate your insights into our management system and take your concerns into account to help us enhance our practices. Wishing you a successful professional career.

3.0

May 20, 2025

work life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

there is good work life balance

Cons

not much career & salary progression

Solvay Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Solvay. At Solvay, we believe that every employee has the right to maintain a work-life balance. Therefore, we provide remote work options for many positions, allowing up to 4 days of telecommuting per week, and offer flexible working hours for all employees. Your insights and feedback on salary matters are key. You help us refine our internal policies to ensure every member of the Solvay family feels valued and supported. Thanks for your crucial contribution and best of luck for the future.

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