Is Eastman a good company to work for?

Eastman has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 2,869 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months. 56% of employees would recommend working at Eastman to a friend and 39% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Eastman have been left by employees working as Integrated Global Supply Chain , Customer Service Representative and Engineering Co-Op .

Does Eastman pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Eastman employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Eastman. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Eastman?

56% of Eastman employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Eastman 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Eastman?

Chemical Engineer (76) , Manager (59) , Systems Analyst (56) , Engineer (50) , Director (42) , Chemical Operator (37) , Mechanical Engineer (33) , Intern (30) , Lab Technician (30) , Customer Service Representative (27) , Laboratory Technician (26) , Operator (25) , Administrative Assistant (23) , Process Engineer (23) , Operations (22)

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

"The people I work with are great people and really good at what they do." ((in 229 reviews)); "Great culture and values that helps employees feel identified with the company in a short period of time" ((in 184 reviews)); "Good benefits and PTO." ((in 181 reviews)); "They have good pay and work with you in hours" ((in 178 reviews)); "There is a good work/life balance with most managers understanding you have a life outside the office." ((in 128 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lots of meetings without enough time to do the actual work" ((in 93 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless." ((in 35 reviews)); "Had a very bad manager for the engineering team." ((in 32 reviews)); "Lack of ethics from the leadership down through the organization" ((in 30 reviews)); "lack of diversity" ((in 19 reviews))

What are employees saying about Eastman layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Eastman locations?

Kingsport , Longview , Martinsville , Saint Louis , Springfield , Texas City , Anniston , Johnson City , Fieldale , Saint Gabriel , Pace , Houston , Miami , Sauget , East Kingsport , Pittsburgh , Jefferson Hills , Chicago , Jonesborough , Monongahela , Tri-Cities , New York , Trenton , Raleigh , Knoxville , Chestertown , Indian Orchard , Tennessee City , Oxford , Tuscaloosa

Eastman reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(2,484 total reviews)

Mark J. Costa

42% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

Eastman has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2,484 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Eastman 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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2K reviews

5.0

Jul 18, 2013

Excellent Company

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

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Pros

The opportunity to grow at Eastman is almost limit-less. The company will help you to grow and advance in your career and there are many opportunities to work in different divisions to broaden your experiences. Many training opportunites to further education and knowledge. The benefits for medical care are exceptional, especially in today's world. Eastman values the communities around them as well and make many efforts to provide outreeach for the community. Eastman is also involved in several charities; I commend their values.

Cons

The company is quite large, especially at the Kingsport site. It takes some time to adjust to the site and semi-learn your way around.

5.0

Jul 18, 2013

I've worked for three chemical companies in my career and I enjoy working at Eastman the most of all.

Principal industrial hygienist

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Eastman people, from the bottom of the ladder to the top, can and do meet as equals to get the job done. It's an incredible feeling of empowerment where everyone's input is valued. The difference with other chemical company employers that I have experienced is the culture and the people. I consider the people in my immediate work group as some of my best friends.

Cons

I started out at Eastman, then in a period of seven years (for personal reasons) worked for two other chemical companies and then came back to be re-employed by Eastman. In coming back, I did accept a lower pay rate, but that was brought back in line in a few years. I don't think this (lower pay rate) is an issue now for new hires.

5.0

Jul 18, 2013

It has been a fantastic journey during the 8 years I have spent with Eastman Chemical.

Principal research scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

I really didn't know what to expect when I joined Eastman. From the first day, I was totally amazed by how close everyone seemed to be. All my co-workers were truly friends both at work and outside of work. I had been involved in the Pharmaceutical Industry for almost 20 years before coming to Eastman 8 years ago, and I just assumed internally rivalry and a stressful work environment was the norm for any large company. I have never experienced any of that since I've been here. Everyone speaks when you meet them in the hallways or in the parking lot. Even people you don't even know! Salary and benefits are competitive with other large companies, and every day is a new experience. I can honestly say I have never dreaded going to work one single day while being an employee at Eastman.

Cons

There really aren't any. I probably work harder here than any place I have been employed previously, but that's a choice I and almost all the people I know here have made.

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It has been a fantastic journey during the 8 years I have spent with Eastman Chemical.

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