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) , 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 106 reviews)); "Pay is good but still slightly below average" ((in 81 reviews)); "the people are great and very supportive." ((in 70 reviews)); "Salary and roster both good" ((in 38 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 71 reviews)); "There is No work life balance" ((in 33 reviews)); "Horrible upper management needs to be all fired" ((in 22 reviews)); "Not experienced managers" ((in 15 reviews)); "Long hours and rough conditions" ((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

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

4.0

Sep 30, 2021

good experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good experience, I learned a lot. Chilled work environment.

Cons

They did not offer me a permanent job after finishing my placement with them.

4.0

Sep 29, 2021

It's refreshing to work at a values-based company committed to the future of work..

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The global collaboration is real. The people are very nice. They may be very busy but they are accessible. When I was hired not only did my boss reach out to me, but so did her boss, and her bosses boss, as well as everyone on my team. It made me feel very welcome from the start even though it was all virtual. While Alcoa is an established company, it is very forward thinking on many levels and in many ways. It is exciting to be part of a movement driving very positive change as the company grows. Alcoa takes Acting with Integrity, Operating with Excellence, Caring for People, Inclusion and Diversity very seriously. The breakthrough technologies Alcoa is working on are industry leading, sustainable, and environmentally responsible. It was a pleasant surprise to learn that.

Cons

With growth comes change. For those who are not adaptable or flexible it may be challenging to embrace new technologies and processes, even if they will be more productive and efficient and drive more value. There is a lot of positive change taking place and you need to understand it will be iterative. It will be constantly evolving and improving as we move forward. If you are an introvert you may find it challenging as the onus is upon you to reach out to co-workers. Fortunately, I am not an introvert. Due to the Pandemic I have not been able to meet in-person with anyone from my team. However, we communicate often thru Microsoft Teams, Chat, and Outlook. I look forward to the time when we can meet in-person for meetings that matter.

4.0

Sep 22, 2021

Loved it there

Utility operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Union good pay and benefits

Cons

Upper management had no idea how to communicate with hourly

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