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 94 reviews)); "Pay is good but still slightly below average" ((in 84 reviews)); "the people are great and very supportive." ((in 72 reviews)); "Salary and roster both good" ((in 40 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 17 reviews))

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

"Poor Management blinded by personal preferences and prejudice." ((in 70 reviews)); "There is No work life balance" ((in 33 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible at the Corporate level" ((in 21 reviews)); "LONG hours and large work" ((in 18 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 Alcoa locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Massena , Fullerton , Newburgh , Pittsburgh , New York , Knoxville

Alcoa reviews

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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Reviews by job title

950 reviews

3.0

Feb 22, 2010

A solid company but backwards...

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company has a global presence so there are many opportunities to move around. Benefits as far as insurance, 401k and pension were good.

Cons

The workplace environment was in some ways archaic, stuck behind the times. Management was resistant to change, particularly as far as the work/life benefits that could be offered to employees. Very rigid and upper management unapproachable. There was a good amount of nepotism and playing favorites. Micromanagement was a problem; on some issues, it was hard to fathom why upper level managers would need to be involved. Poor vacation and personal time off policy.

2.0

Feb 14, 2010

People management and HR are still in the dark ages

Director, human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fairly decentralized so you can do good work within your own business. Plenty of opportunities to work internationally or on global teams. Alcoa name still carries some weight with external vendors, etc. Full breadth employee benefits.

Cons

Current CEO says some of the right things but fails to back it up with corresponding action. First career HR professional put into top HR job was a disappointment - she just left the company and her replacement is another non-HR professional. Most of the talent within HR has left over the past 3 yrs. Company has lost its integrity, especially among top management.

2.0

Feb 14, 2010

Alcoa not placing any value on shop-floor employees that do the work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Semi secure employment Close to civilisation so no Fly-in Fly-out Good shift structures that give plenty of time off Relatively safe working environment

Cons

Poor leadership and management that places very little value on the people that actually DO the work Has degenerated from a great company, into just another shareholder pandering miner ripping the guts out of Australia and putting very little back in The workers show loyalty that is not returned by the company

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