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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Alcoa?

76% 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 (51) , Engineer (25) , Manager (17) , Supervisor (16) , Estagiário De Engenharia (14) , Intern (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 105 reviews)); "Good pay and a lot of hours" ((in 92 reviews)); "the people are great and very supportive." ((in 77 reviews)); "Salary and roster both good" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great work environment for all." ((in 18 reviews))

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

"Poor Management blinded by personal preferences and prejudice." ((in 71 reviews)); "There is No work life balance" ((in 33 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible at the Corporate level" ((in 21 reviews)); "Hard work and long hours" ((in 16 reviews)); "Managers have no credibility with their employees." ((in 15 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

Alcoa reviews

3.8

76% would recommend to a friend

(950 total reviews)

Bill Oplinger

74% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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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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950 reviews

3.0

Aug 27, 2015

Aluminum Giant Struggling to Remain Competitive

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Above average salary and benefits. With few exceptions, employees are above average and really fine co-workers. Current endeavors to transform from a metals company to a innovative high-tech engineering company may be successful.

Cons

The epitome of unapologetic corporate greed. Perpetual cost-cutting measures are placed squarely on the backs of employees. Their stated "Corporate Values" are little more than lip-service. Well-concealed discrimination of older workers

4.0

Aug 27, 2015

Dollar trumps everything

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits Many knowledgable and experienced professionals Opportunity to push your career and help the company succeed

Cons

Poor business decisions are made to improve month end, quarter end results Capital investment goals of the company are to spend as little as possible, facilities suffer

1.0

Aug 26, 2015

Production Supervisor

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Deep pockets when it comes to purchasing machines. Great products.

Cons

Command and control management style. Suspect accounting and inventory valuation practices. No work life balance.

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