Does Givaudan pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Givaudan employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Givaudan. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Givaudan?

76% of Givaudan employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Givaudan 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Givaudan?

Estagiário (76) , Manager (30) , Intern (27) , Internship (22) , Lab Technician (20) , Account Manager (18) , Analista (13) , Analyst (13) , Customer Care Representative (12) , Jovem Aprendiz (12) , Key Account Manager (12) , Project Manager (12) , Engineer (11) , Sales (11) , Operational Buyer (10)

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

"the total package is reasonable with good benefits" ((in 106 reviews)); "The people are great and will try to help you if they have the time" ((in 78 reviews)); "Many are willing to share and colleagues are very friendly" ((in 46 reviews)); "Good salary compared to other companies in the country" ((in 40 reviews)); "Work life balance is with odd shifts is still good" ((in 37 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lack of guidance" ((in 73 reviews)); "Senior leadership could be more visible." ((in 19 reviews)); "If you do see a minority as a manager, give it 6 months to a year they will get rid of you." ((in 13 reviews)); "no career opportunities" ((in 11 reviews)); "Lip service is mandatory, especially to the upper management" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Givaudan layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Givaudan locations?

Cincinnati , East Hanover , New York , Mount Olive , Carol Stream , Florence , Bedford Park , Chicago , Budd Lake , Lakeland , Lincoln Park , South Hackensack , Carthage , Devon , Carthage , East Brunswick , Hackensack , Jersey City , Middlesex , New Brunswick , Newark , Rockaway , Summit , Hanover Park , Saint Louis , Hebron , Silverton , Fargo , Berkeley Heights , Hanover

Givaudan reviews

4.0

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,031 total reviews)

Christian Stammkoetter

84% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

Givaudan has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,031 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Givaudan 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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1K reviews

5.0

Jun 17, 2026

Growing company with engaged team but limited promotions

Specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Growing company Management is good at enabling the team. Pretty much everyone is engaged in their roles.

Cons

Very flat hierachy which means promotions are hard to come by. Poor increment.

Givaudan Response

3w

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re pleased to know that you find Givaudan a growing company with an engaged team. We understand your concerns regarding career progression and pay. At Givaudan, we promote employees based on performance and qualifications, and we regularly review compensation to stay competitive with local market conditions. We also invest in continuous learning and development programmes to help our people grow professionally. As you are currently employed at Givaudan, we encourage you to reach out to your HR Manager or line manager to discuss your career aspirations and development opportunities.

4.0

Jun 16, 2026

Great company with room for improvement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great innovation pipeline Very structured

Cons

Minimal employee growth opportunities No strong team environment

Givaudan Response

3w

Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience. We’re pleased to know you valued Givaudan’s innovation and structured approach. We acknowledge your comments regarding career development and team collaboration. At Givaudan, we continuously invest in learning and development programmes and encourage teamwork to create an environment where everyone can grow personally and professionally. We wish you success in your next role.

4.0

Jun 3, 2026

Decent company with strong 401k matching, but market share declines

Supply chain

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

decent company and nice 401k matching

Cons

decline in market share over the last few years

Givaudan Response

3w

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad that you appreciated Givaudan’s employee benefits and overall experience. We wish you success in your future career.

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