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

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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

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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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4.0

Jan 11, 2010

Alcoa is a solid company with good opportunities to build your career.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to many markets and many people.

Cons

New York City headquarters separate from revenue producing businesses.

4.0

Nov 4, 2009

Overall, It is good!!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Alcoa Inc has a very well-established system for career development & performance review, and has very good health care program.

Cons

Alcoa Inc does not provide a very good base salary, and raise for each year is far below national average.

3.0

Oct 6, 2009

The company is solid and the product is great. There are corporate ties but each business is managed as its own entity.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary and benefits including a pension plan. Lots of autonomy to make decisions and lead projects. Opportunities to apply for other positions within the organization. Educational assistance available. Will hire experienced mature employees.

Cons

Since each location is managed individually it is not unusual to see a lot of nepotism and favoritism where you see a manager bringing in his entourage as he/she is assigned to a new location regardless of qualifications. This company is an old fashion manufacturing company where the old boy network rules not the best place for professional women to grow. Not a lot of employee recognition.

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