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?

"Great people and lack of micromanagement" ((in 40 reviews)); "Good Benefits for your 401k and medical." ((in 39 reviews)); "A Good work life balance" ((in 36 reviews)); "Good colleagues Made friends outside of work" ((in 18 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 17 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 28 reviews)); "Lack of accountability or clear direction from upper management." ((in 13 reviews)); "Bad manager and poor life and work balance." ((in 12 reviews)); "Absent leadership." ((in 10 reviews)); "Could use better training and growth plans" ((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).

Reviews by job title

598 reviews

3.0

Nov 1, 2024

very good company

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very good company just no communication

Cons

no communication people are sometimes weird,

GEA Group Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion with us. We regret that your experience at GEA is not entirely positive. Your points of criticism are important to us, and we will incorporate them into our continuous improvement processes. We would be happy to learn more about your concerns in a personal conversation to work on targeted improvements. Best regards,

5.0

Oct 24, 2024

Evolving Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Old fashion company looking to evolve to a more modern global manufacturing organization - and making some headway on this!

Cons

Change can be slow and difficult through the matrixed organization.

GEA Group Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback and for recognizing our efforts toward evolution. We are aware of the challenges associated with transitioning to a more modern and global model, and we are committed to pursuing this transformation. Our goal is to combine our rich heritage with innovative practices to better meet the needs of our employees, partners, and customers. Each step in this process is an opportunity to learn, and we are delighted that our progress has been noticed. Please don’t hesitate to share any other ideas or suggestions that could help us continue on this path. Your perspective is valuable to us! Best regards,

2.0

Oct 15, 2024

Bad culture

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable company that has been around a while

Cons

Lots of turnover and unhappiness

GEA Group Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience at GEA was not satisfactory. We take your feedback very seriously and would like to understand how we can improve. If you are willing to discuss your experiences in detail, we would appreciate a direct contact. Kind regards,

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