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

1.0

Apr 21, 2026

Supportive colleagues, but leadership lacks transparency and trust

Warehouse manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most employees are helpful and supportive

Cons

Pay Lack of Leadership support Lack of Leadership transparency Lack of Leadership Honesty/Trust Priority is cost-savings, not safety, employee engagement or development

Ingredion Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your honesty and the time you took to provide us with your insights. We understand that senior management plays a crucial role in shaping the company culture and overall employee experience. We are committed to fostering a transparent and inclusive environment where all employees feel heard and valued. We recognize that there is always room for improvement, and we are dedicated to continuously enhancing our leadership practices. Your feedback is instrumental in helping us identify areas where we can do better. Thank you again for your valuable feedback.

4.0

Apr 16, 2026

Good pay and benefits, but fluctuating workload

Quality control

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is good along with benefits. There is some downtime.

Cons

Production can either be very busy or very slow.

Ingredion Response

2mo

We’re glad to hear that you are satisfied with your compensation and benefits. We aim to provide a rewarding work environment and competitive packages. Thank you for your positive feedback!

4.0

Apr 10, 2026

Good company to work

Accounts payable

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good place to get experience

Cons

theres no career growth .

Ingredion Response

2mo

We appreciate your comments. From the top down, the key to our business is our commitment to not only customer service, but to our associates. Because taking care of employees is one of our core values, we are always looking for ways to ensure our associates have equal access to growth and development opportunities. We strive to provide an environment where employees feel they are valued, treated fairly, and respected.

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