Does Ingredion pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ingredion employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ingredion. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ingredion?

64% of Ingredion employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ingredion 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ingredion?

Estagiário (40) , Process Operator (20) , Intern (13) , Manager (13) , Analista (12) , Lab Technician (12) , Operador De Produção (12) , Auxiliar De Produção (11) , Operator (11) , Analyst (10) , Director (10) , Finance (10) , Financial Analyst (9) , Gerente (8) , Process Engineer (8)

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

"great people and lots of development for employees" ((in 61 reviews)); "Benefits they offer are good" ((in 56 reviews)); "Pay and work are good" ((in 50 reviews)); "Good culture and people to work with" ((in 34 reviews)); "Salary is competitive but with constant emphasis on cutting costs, very difficult to advance here if you're not destined for management." ((in 22 reviews))

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

"We all clearly stated that their poor management and lack of knowledge was the reason for us leaving." ((in 33 reviews)); "sometimes no work life balance during staff movements" ((in 21 reviews)); "Unrealistic expectations paired with upper management that is out of touch and uninterested in working with with the employees." ((in 17 reviews)); "There was no clear direction within the business with lots of managers and directors pulling strings." ((in 15 reviews)); "Leadership spends 6" ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ingredion layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Ingredion locations?

Westchester , Bridgewater , Bedford Park , Chicago , Indianapolis , Tulsa , Cedar Rapids , North Kansas City , Kansas City , Winston-Salem , Belcamp , Stockton , Richland , Summit , Mapleton , South Sioux City , Downers Grove , Plover , Charleston , Argo , Bedminster , Edison , Jersey City , Monroe Township , New Brunswick , Newark , Brookfield , Plainfield , New Bedford , Bradford

Ingredion reviews

3.8

64% would recommend to a friend

(609 total reviews)

James Zallie

73% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Ingredion has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 609 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ingredion 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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Reviews by job title

609 reviews

4.0

May 25, 2026

Good starting pay but long hours expected

Process technician ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is good. Especially if you’re just starting your career.

Cons

Sometimes long hours and you can’t turn down overtime.

Ingredion Response

2w

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are committed to reviewing our scheduling policies and exploring ways to offer better accommodations. This includes scheduling processes to ensure they are fair and transparent. Thank you again for your valuable feedback.

5.0

May 19, 2026

Great company with caring culture and good pay

Finance manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for. Really cares for their employees. Great pay in good benefits. Environmentally conscious.

Cons

I really can’t think of any

Ingredion Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We are committed to fostering a culture of growth and development, and it's wonderful to hear that you feel supported in your career journey with us. We look forward to continuing to support your growth.

3.0

May 13, 2026

Valuable engineering experience but high workload and turnover

Associate process engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gain a lot of experience with different areas of engineering

Cons

High workload and high turnover

Ingredion Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We understand that work schedules are a critical aspect of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our goal is to create a flexible and supportive environment that meets the needs of our employees while ensuring we achieve our business objectives. We are committed to reviewing our scheduling policies and exploring ways to offer better accommodations. This includes scheduling processes to ensure they are fair and transparent. Thank you again for your valuable feedback.

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