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 41 reviews)); "Great people and lack of micromanagement" ((in 38 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 33 reviews)); "Good colleagues Made friends outside of work" ((in 20 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 17 reviews))

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

"Bad manager and poor life and work balance." ((in 11 reviews)); "Lack of accountability or clear direction from upper management." ((in 11 reviews)); "Absent leadership." ((in 10 reviews)); "More communication is appreciated" ((in 9 reviews)); "Could use better training and growth plans" ((in 6 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

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GEA Group

GEA Group reviews

3.7

75% would recommend to a friend

(598 total reviews)

Stefan Klebert

74% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

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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Race / Ethnicity

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Reviews by job title

598 reviews

1.0

Aug 10, 2023

This company does not do the right thing if it is hard

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great 401K match. The rank and file stick together against idiot management

Cons

Lack of honesty within the company throughout. I was routinely asked to lie about items large and small. Routinely do not do the right thing for customers.

5.0

Mar 16, 2023

TA Specialist

Talent acquisition specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company. Pay is higher than average. Management is down to earth.

Cons

TA process is not streamlines but the company is doing their best to make this a priority.

5.0

Aug 7, 2022

salary

Intern - hourly

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good leader and company culture is possitive

Cons

communication is not sufficient for new employee

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Jobs at GEA Group

Project Manager - Environmental

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Field Service Technician -Must live in OH, WI, MI, IN, KY, MO