Does Barilla Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Barilla Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Barilla Group. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Barilla Group?

65% of Barilla Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Barilla Group 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Barilla Group?

Operaio Produzione (17) , Operaio (13) , chef de secteur GMS (13) , Chef De Secteur (10) , Internship (10) , Manager (10) , Project Manager (8) , Field Sales Representative (6) , Intern (6) , Machine Operator (5) , Marketing (5) , Marketing Intern (5) , Packaging Operator (5) , Attaché commercial (4) , Quality Assurance (4)

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

"Work life balance is good" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great culture" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good pay and a good team" ((in 9 reviews)); "Diversity and Inclusion is well managed" ((in 5 reviews)); "Amazing company, good people and good place to work" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Pay is way below average and management constantly touts "soft benefits" which no longer exist." ((in 11 reviews)); "afraid of innovation and risk" ((in 4 reviews)); "Fewer career opportunities, stale environment" ((in 4 reviews)); "Lack of career path" ((in 4 reviews)); "Leadership team is so disconnected from the rest of the team." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Barilla Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Barilla Group locations?

Northbrook , Ames , Bannockburn , Chicago , Avon , New York , Cranford , Parma , San Jose , Iowa City , Cedar Falls , Boston , Rosemont , Parma

Barilla Group reviews

3.8

65% would recommend to a friend

(180 total reviews)

Gianluca Di Tondo

66% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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Barilla Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 180 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Barilla Group 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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180 reviews

5.0

Feb 28, 2024

Barilla - A food company which deserves to work for

Food service manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Brand reputation - International presence - Work life balance - ESG considerations - Employee Benefits & people centricity - Senior management

Cons

Limited Career Advancement in Certain Locations or Departments: Depending on the location or department within Barilla, opportunities for career advancement may be limited, especially in smaller offices or in roles with less mobility.

2.0

Feb 27, 2024

Nepotism and no growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

International and with the ability to connect internationally and gain experience

Cons

Nepotism and backward thinking regarding technology. Not recruiting the best person for the job (barely any cold application coming through) but just giving the job to a person depending on how longed they worked for the company, even if they dont have the proper skillset or education for the job.

2.0

Feb 20, 2024

Don't care about you

Packaging operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is good, Regular shift workers are friendly.

Cons

Work is boring, don't get sick ever because they will fire you without hesitation regardless of Dr notes

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Jobs at Barilla Group

Packaging Operator (Nights) - Ames, IA

Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Junior Field Sales Representative - Latina

Packaging Development Americas Sr Manager

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