Does Alcoa pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Alcoa employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Alcoa. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Alcoa?

75% of Alcoa employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Alcoa 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Alcoa?

Estagiário (52) , Engineer (25) , Manager (17) , Supervisor (16) , Estagiário De Engenharia (14) , Intern (14) , Process Engineer (13) , Estagiário Superior (12) , Financial Analyst (10) , Production Supervisor (10) , Engenheiro (8) , Gerente (8) , Process Operator (8) , Analista (7) , Analista Pleno (7)

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

"The good benefits are good" ((in 107 reviews)); "It is more stable than most other jobs and good pay" ((in 77 reviews)); "the people are great and very supportive." ((in 68 reviews)); "You must negotiate for a good salary because the raises are small but the performance bonus can be very good." ((in 41 reviews)); "great opportunity to implement a program and see the tangible business impact" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Poor Management blinded by personal preferences and prejudice." ((in 68 reviews)); "There is No work life balance" ((in 32 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible at the Corporate level" ((in 22 reviews)); "Long hours and rough conditions" ((in 15 reviews)); "Managers have no credibility with their employees." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Alcoa layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Alcoa locations?

Pittsburgh , Newburgh , Cleveland , Ferndale , Knoxville , Davenport , New Kensington , Point Comfort , Dover , New York , Alcoa , Torrance , Alcoa Center , Wichita Falls , Lafayette , Hampton , Massena , Chandler , Lancaster , LaPorte , Fullerton , Whitehall , Port Lavaca , Evansville , La Porte , Carson , City of Industry , Seattle , Morristown , Indianapolis

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3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(950 total reviews)

Bill Oplinger

74% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

Alcoa has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 950 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Alcoa employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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1.0

Jul 6, 2016

Low salary and discrimination

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Alcoa once had great values and some remnant remains with older workers.

Cons

Lack of transparency, racism at some locations which is ignored, placing unsuitable persons in leadership roles. Led to the demise of a good refinery.

4.0

Jul 1, 2016

process technician

Process technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

excellent company to work for but not if your an under achiever!

Cons

Salary employees take the brunt of responsibilities

2.0

Jun 12, 2016

Good old boys club

Production supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

-Profit Sharing -Tuition assistance -Shift premium There's not too much positive that I can say about my experience with Alcoa as a supervisors at this specific facility.

Cons

-Horrendous work/life balance for supervisors -Massive turnover of supervisors over the past few years -No advancement opportunities for supervisors as they can't find anyone to take the positions -Managers without the needed education requirements -Base pay is lower than almost all competitors in the area for new supervisors -Management folds like a paper house when dealing with the Union -Every person in the plant will delegate their specific responsibilities on to you - Good 'ol boys club

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