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 been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Alcoa?

74% 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 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Alcoa?

Estagiário (52) , Engineer (25) , Manager (17) , Supervisor (16) , Intern (15) , Estagiário De Engenharia (14) , Process Engineer (13) , Estagiário Superior (12) , Financial Analyst (10) , Production Supervisor (10) , Analista Pleno (8) , Engenheiro (8) , Gerente (8) , Process Operator (8) , Analista (7)

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

"The good benefits are good" ((in 101 reviews)); "Good pay and a lot of hours" ((in 84 reviews)); "Good people work there and they are positive." ((in 71 reviews)); "You must negotiate for a good salary because the raises are small but the performance bonus can be very good." ((in 37 reviews)); "Generally a very good work environment" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Poor Management blinded by personal preferences and prejudice." ((in 67 reviews)); "There is No work life balance" ((in 33 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible at the Corporate level" ((in 20 reviews)); "Long hours and lots of pressure" ((in 16 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

74% would recommend to a friend

(208 total reviews)

Bill Oplinger

74% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

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4.0

Dec 9, 2020

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Engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Benefits, Above average compensation, Care for People has held a strong presence in the Alcoa Culture for decades.

Cons

Alcoa is not growing, and has sold many profit centers across the last several years. Top leadership is focused on the bottom dollar and doesn't demonstrate an ability to plan long term stratigies.

3.0

Dec 3, 2020

Good Job, if it lasts.

Operations supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay. Good opportunity for growth and development.

Cons

Job security. Company is reducing headcount, capital and operations facilities.

2.0

Nov 6, 2020

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Process supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits family wage job

Cons

Terrible boss disrespectful and not honest

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