Does Celanese pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Celanese employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Celanese. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Celanese?

63% of Celanese employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Celanese 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Celanese?

Engineer (18) , Project Manager (15) , Intern (10) , Manager (10) , Process Engineer (10) , Process Expert (10) , Procurement Specialist (9) , Production Operator (9) , Lab Technician (7) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (6) , Process Operator (6) , Accountant (5) , Analyst (5) , Customer Account Representative (5)

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

"Good pay to the amount of work required compared to other factories in the area." ((in 68 reviews)); "Vacation and the benefits good" ((in 66 reviews)); "The people were great and nice!" ((in 61 reviews)); "Great culture and teammates to work with." ((in 30 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 22 reviews))

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

"+Senior Management is Poor and borderline incompetent." ((in 33 reviews)); "No bonuses for most people." ((in 19 reviews)); "Poor leadership and you are treated basically as a contractor." ((in 15 reviews)); "Many leads and managers are clueless." ((in 14 reviews)); "Low salaries and salaries raise" ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Celanese layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Celanese locations?

Dallas , Irving , Florence , Pasadena , Narrows , Bishop , Houston , Auburn Hills , Wilmington , Cincinnati , Enoree , Evansville , Clear Lake , Richmond , Shelby , Wilmington , Winona , Bay City , Pensacola , Clear Lake Shores , Irving , Blacksburg , Detroit , Mexico , Rio Rancho , Arlington , Grand Prairie , McKinney , Deer Park , La Porte

Celanese reviews

3.5

63% would recommend to a friend

(663 total reviews)

Scott Richardson

64% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

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Celanese has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 663 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Celanese employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

663 reviews

1.0

Jun 15, 2010

Draw you in with $$ and no trust and limited feedbacks allowed

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Top quartile salary and top bous to draw high potential employees into the company * Not much level of middle management

Cons

* Their way or the high way - supervisor does not listen to suggestion or feedback * Minimum interaction between mgmt and employee * No clear expectation on job, yet will slap you with a poor PMP without knowing what goals were supposedly to be achieved * There are people with company +15 yrs, people with company less than 2 yrs, and very few in between - significant experienced hires left in two years.

4.0

May 20, 2010

Good company, but not for everyone

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Celanese is a tough culture but it rewards those willing to put the time and effort in. The company wants to be the best in everything it does, and you can't help but be inspired by that. Senior leadership is very strong and they measure everything so you understand how you're doing against the competition. It's a global company and you'll learn a lot about doing business in other cultures. They compensate very well for top performers.

Cons

It's not for everyone. Work-life balance is something they admit they don't pay much attention to. You need a thick skin to work there (or you'll develop one quickly). It's essentially an up-or-out place. The top performers get promoted and well-compensated. The lower performers (who might still be valuable in the right circumstances) usually are let go.

4.0

Mar 1, 2010

Celanese is a very decent company to work for.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company has done an excellent job of hiring and retaining smart, qualified individuals. They work together as a team (very true for IT staff). Strive to be in markets where they are number one or number two in their industries. Not afraid to make changes for improvement.

Cons

2009 was a difficult year for the company. Many people were let go and business sites were selected for closure. Not an indictment on Celanese but more on the major industries they serve (automotive and housing).

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Draw you in with $$ and no trust and limited feedbacks allowed

Good company, but not for everyone

Celanese is a very decent company to work for.

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