Does Alfa Laval pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Alfa Laval employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Alfa Laval. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Alfa Laval?

82% of Alfa Laval employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Alfa Laval 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Alfa Laval?

Sales Engineer (27) , Project Manager (26) , Sales Manager (21) , Field Service Engineer (17) , Project Engineer (15) , Graduate Engineering Trainee GET (13) , Engineer (12) , Automation Engineer (11) , Mechanical Engineer (10) , Process Engineer (9) , Estagiário (8) , Regional Sales Manager (8) , Sales (8) , Senior Sales Engineer (8) , Finance (7)

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

"good for its culture and people.Canteen food is a bonus" ((in 65 reviews)); "good and work life balance" ((in 53 reviews)); "People are nice and have been there a long time." ((in 38 reviews)); "Good work culture" ((in 32 reviews)); "Good benefits and inviting environment" ((in 31 reviews))

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

"low salaries and slow to adapt to changes" ((in 45 reviews)); "Hierarchy in management Poor communication" ((in 35 reviews)); "Your work environment is dependant on the Manager's mood." ((in 12 reviews)); "No higher salary with experience Bad management and leadership Did not feel valued at all" ((in 7 reviews)); "No bonuses and rather low wages." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Alfa Laval locations?

Richmond , Houston , Broken Arrow , Greenwood , Indianapolis , Philadelphia , Chicago , Kenosha , Milwaukee , Lykens , Warminster , Lisle , Wood Dale , Chesapeake , Buffalo , New York , Phoenix , Tulsa , Washington , Los Angeles , Las Vegas , Miami , Newburyport , Athens , Sweden , Phila , Miramar , Houston Heights , India , Chicago Hts

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Alfa Laval

Alfa Laval reviews

3.9

82% would recommend to a friend

(676 total reviews)

Tom Erixon

90% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Alfa Laval has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 676 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Alfa Laval 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

676 reviews

3.0

Sep 1, 2025

Strong company name and brands

Business manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong company brand name Well known globally

Cons

Lack of clarify for customers contact point Diverse products with switch of focus

5.0

Aug 29, 2025

A Strong Employer for Career Growth in Shipping

Divisional project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

• Exposure to international marine projects, combining both service execution and digital transformation. • Excellent opportunities to lead diverse teams and manage high-impact projects. • Strong company reputation in the marine and energy sector, which adds significant weight to one’s CV. • Culture encourages continuous learning, with access to seminars, training, and upskilling opportunities. • Cross-functional collaboration across different business units and countries.

Cons

• Organizational structure can be rigid at times, slowing decision-making. • Digital transformation initiatives face resistance in some regions, requiring persistence and diplomacy. • Work-life balance depends heavily on the role: service positions require high travel & time pressure, while corporate/tech roles demand constant stakeholder management. • Career progression opportunities vary by location, easier in HQ (Sweden) than in satellite offices.

3.0

Aug 28, 2025

Lack of work life balance

Field service engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company business is growing up very fast.

Cons

Lack of work life balance. There is too much job and not enough people.

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