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 107 reviews)); "Good pay and a lot of hours" ((in 80 reviews)); "Good people work there and they are positive." ((in 77 reviews)); "You must negotiate for a good salary because the raises are small but the performance bonus can be very good." ((in 38 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 20 reviews)); "LONG hours and large work" ((in 19 reviews)); "Not experienced managers" ((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

76% would recommend to a friend

(950 total reviews)

Bill Oplinger

74% approve of CEO

63% 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

3.4

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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950 reviews

4.0

Aug 25, 2013

Great, if your a metallurgist

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, although they were better at one time (changed to be more "competitive") People are treated with dignity and respect Company heavily promotes safety and values

Cons

Conservative strategy. Cautiously innovative. Advancement opportunities are limited unless you are a superstar.

4.0

Aug 9, 2013

Fun and interesting company

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learning, being creative and pushing the envelope are encouraged by all levels

Cons

Poor compensation. Don't seem to care about employees

2.0

Jul 21, 2013

Great Pay, Great Benefits, Horrible Work Life Balance, Overbearing Corporate Expectations, Poor Valuation of employees.

Production worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, great benefits, World class Fortune 500 Company, but many complaints.

Cons

High turnover rate especially in certain departments. Frustrated managers punish the innocent as well as the guilty. Good employees are rarely recognized and many of the really bad ones never seem to get in trouble. I've seen some of the best temps get let go and some of the worst people get hired. Management very shortsighted and reactive in their response to issues and conditions.

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