Does GEA Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GEA Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GEA Group. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GEA Group?

75% of GEA Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GEA Group 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GEA Group?

Project Engineer (39) , Project Manager (34) , Engineer (27) , Automation Engineer (23) , Process Engineer (16) , Manager (11) , Sales Manager (11) , Field Service Technician (10) , Sales (10) , Mechanical Engineer (9) , Field Service Engineer (8) , Mechanical Design Engineer (7) , Product Manager (7) , Werkstudent (7) , Engenheiro De Processos Pleno (6)

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

"Good Benefits for your 401k and medical." ((in 40 reviews)); "Great people and lack of micromanagement" ((in 39 reviews)); "A Good work life balance" ((in 35 reviews)); "Good colleagues Made friends outside of work" ((in 18 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Poor management,wrong person in the Key roles,manager without necessari skills ti manage" ((in 27 reviews)); "Bad manager and poor life and work balance." ((in 14 reviews)); "Lack of accountability or clear direction from upper management." ((in 12 reviews)); "Absent leadership." ((in 9 reviews)); "none as it provides ample growth opportunity" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about GEA Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed GEA Group locations?

Columbia , Hudson , York , Northvale , Galesville , Naperville , Frisco , Chicago , Romeoville , Houston , Saint Paul , Patterson , Tenafly , West Orange , Aurora , Plainfield , Janesville , Belgium , Washington , Dallas , Modesto , Hayward , Escalon , Groton , Baltimore , Tampa , Manalapan , Woodcliff Lake , Germany

GEA Group reviews

3.7

75% would recommend to a friend

(598 total reviews)

Stefan Klebert

74% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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GEA Group has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 598 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GEA 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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598 reviews

1.0

Jul 30, 2025

Moving from better to Worst

Senior buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stabe company with some level of job security

Cons

Force people to come to the office 4X a week after management had previously promise they will not put any pressure for people to come to the office. " Dishonest leadership" Management is taking out all those who have worked for 15 years +staff and causing many to resign. Dilapidated office building in Maryland

3.0

Dec 11, 2024

Job in NJ

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Started off great with the company. Took care of employees.

Cons

Ended terribly, new president E.W. stepped in and corrupted the company.

3.0

Dec 11, 2024

Only cares about bottom line

Oss consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The employees keep each other going. Their is good compensation and benefits,

Cons

This is a big company and only cares about the bottom line to the shareholders.

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