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

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).

Reviews by job title

598 reviews

2.0

Nov 2, 2017

Operations

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global coverage and many well-meaning professionals with innovative ideas.

Cons

Dysfunctional leadership. Reduction in staff, but no attention to streamlining operational processes

GEA Group Response

8y

Thank you for the review. We ensure that all managers are empowered to identify and implement efficiencies as required. Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review. Good luck in your future endeavors. Demile Robinson Gilmore Vice President, Human Resources North America and Latin America

4.0

Sep 29, 2017

Good Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great products, wonderful people, truly global company

Cons

Challenges with resources and stabilizing after huge organization changes

GEA Group Response

8y

Thank you for the review. With any restructuring, it takes time to adjust. We are committed to the restructure and the positive changes it will bring to GEA. Thank you again. Demile Robinson Gilmore Vice President, Human Resources North America and Latin America

4.0

Aug 8, 2017

Design Engineer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance. Helpful Management.

Cons

Not fast paced, Not much challenging, can be boring on some days

GEA Group Response

8y

Thank you for the feedback, we are glad you had a positive experience working at GEA. As you know, GEA has many product lines and functions – it is unfortunate that you were not able to find an area that challenged your interests more. At GEA, we are always trying to create new and exciting opportunities for employees within the company and consider your feedback an indication of where we need to focus and improve. Perhaps you will consider other areas within GEA for future employment opportunities. Demile Robinson Gilmore Vice President, Human Resources North America and Latin America

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