Is Alcon a good company to work for?

Alcon has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 3,526 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 66% of employees would recommend working at Alcon to a friend and 63% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Alcon have been left by employees working as Intern , Validation Engineer and Account Manager .

Does Alcon pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Alcon employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Alcon. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Alcon?

66% of Alcon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Alcon 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Alcon?

Engineer (53) , Intern (49) , Manager (40) , Production Technician (34) , Sales Representative (33) , Production Associate (32) , Account Manager (29) , Quality Engineer (26) , Technician (23) , Customer Service Representative (21) , Project Manager (20) , Quality Assurance (20) , Analyst (19) , Director (19) , Manufacturing Engineer (18)

What are the pros of working at Alcon according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and 401k is 2nd to none" ((in 382 reviews)); "Alcon has a great atmospehere and people that made me feel welcomed during my internship." ((in 197 reviews)); "Good for pay and bonus" ((in 153 reviews)); "Incentive driven and good work life balance" ((in 122 reviews)); "Good salary even for lower grade" ((in 84 reviews))

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

"Poor management and wants to eliminate higher paid associates by “restructuring” or eliminating positions." ((in 145 reviews)); "The second manager I had was as clueless as they come and the last manager was terrible." ((in 43 reviews)); "That in a nutshell should tell you something about the poor leadership in the company." ((in 36 reviews)); "Too much favoritism." ((in 31 reviews)); "Layoffs are common which can be anxiety inducing" ((in 28 reviews))

What are employees saying about Alcon layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Alcon layoffs and their outlook for job security at Alcon in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Alcon locations?

Fort Worth , Houston , Johns Creek , Irvine , Lake Forest , Duluth , Sinking Spring , Huntington , Atlanta , Dallas , Los Angeles , Dallas-Fort Worth , New York , Belmont , Des Plaines , Goleta , Chicago , Reading , Miami , Burleson , Texas City , Newark , Phoenix , South Houston , San Diego , Seattle , Orlando , Mobile , Detroit , Austin

Alcon reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(458 total reviews)

David J Endicott

77% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

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2.0

Jul 25, 2016

More than exceeded at my job but fell into a system that doesn't pay off for employees

Production technician

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Good start to career with great benefits. Awesome 20 cent pay raises once a year that really help you buy a soda pop every now and then for you and your family. Maybe even a pack of gum.

Cons

Hard work will never pay off here. Doesn't matter how many hours or how hard you work it doesn't pay off. My first year, experienced employees that have already been through the system told me to stop busting my butt because they have seen it too many times and it doesn't help at all. One of the hardest working and honest employees there. I have been lied to multiple times by my "higher ups" to the point where it drove me to hate my job.

4.0

Jul 12, 2016

Tech IV

Technician iv

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is a good company to work for. I've been here for over 4 years the second time around. The company has good benefits and the salary is good. I want to expand my horizons though.

Cons

The hours are too Long.

Alcon Response

9y

Congratulations on 4 years at Alcon! We appreciate your feedback and review.

4.0

May 31, 2016

CAS

Clinical applications specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for with excellent training and benefits. Very competitive salary based on experience and knowledge. New employee orientation was very informative and well organized!

Cons

As a new employee it has taken a lot of time to get my remote access set up and therefore I am unable to get all of my new hire requirements done in a timely matter.

Alcon Response

9y

We love this! Thank you for your review and we wish you much success in your career with us at Alcon!

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