Does Intertek pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Intertek employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Intertek. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Intertek?

47% of Intertek employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Intertek 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Intertek?

Lab Technician (92) , Engineer (85) , Project Engineer (72) , Manager (51) , Project Manager (48) , Chemist (47) , Laboratory Technician (42) , Technician (42) , Inspector (35) , Account Manager (32) , Administrative Assistant (32) , Analyst (30) , Project Coordinator (29) , Business Development Manager (24) , Auditor (22)

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

"Some great people and local" ((in 160 reviews)); "Good benefits and pro." ((in 137 reviews)); "There's nothing good about the company now and you will see some good colleagues struggling to find some job outside of this company in Singapore." ((in 86 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great teams and potential to move up" ((in 45 reviews))

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

"Lots of politics and poor management" ((in 239 reviews)); "low salary and most of staff not friendly" ((in 146 reviews)); "Low pay for starting roles but it is offset by the steep gain in experience." ((in 125 reviews)); "No training or time set aside to learn how to do the different things required for the jobs." ((in 83 reviews)); "Upper management is poor and bloated in size and orientated around constant upwards financial reporting than running anything." ((in 58 reviews))

What are employees saying about Intertek layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Intertek locations?

Houston , Plano , Arlington Heights , Cortland , San Diego , San Antonio , Lake Forest , Chicago , Plymouth , York , Grand Rapids , Deer Park , Kentwood , Menlo Park , Dallas , Saint Rose , Champaign , Romeoville , Los Angeles , New Orleans , Lexington-Fayette , New York , Whitehouse , Arlington Heights , Middleton , Duluth , Farmingdale , Detroit , Nashville , Pittsburgh

Intertek reviews

3.1

47% would recommend to a friend

(2,511 total reviews)

André Lacroix

41% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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Intertek has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,511 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Intertek employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

1.0

Jul 7, 2026

Ended Suddenly Despite Effort to Learn and Improve

Client representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good hours and schedule, Quiet work environment, Potential for hybrid work opportunities

Cons

Limited training when starting the role, Unclear expectations and communication from management, Asking questions felt discouraged at times, Lack of feedback before contract ended, Did not feel comfortable seeking clarification, Inconsistent expectations around independence, Workload could be slow with periods of downtime

Intertek Response

4d

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we're sorry to hear your experience did not meet your expectations, it does not reflect the experience of the vast majority of our team members. We are committed to providing clear expectations, ongoing coaching, and regular feedback to help employees succeed. We also strive to foster a workplace built on accountability, respect, and professional development. We appreciate all feedback and continuously evaluate our practices to ensure we provide a positive and supportive work environment. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

3.0

Jul 6, 2026

Great PTO and benefits, but high stress and limited growth

Staff engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

200 hours PTO, good benefit system. Job is stable. Always hiring.

Cons

Work pace is quick and stressed. Limited career growth path

Intertek Response

4d

We appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us during your time as a Staff Engineer at Intertek. We're thankful to have you on the team and wish you continued success within your role!

3.0

Jul 5, 2026

Good for experience before moving onto something else.

Fabrication specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fairly independent work environment, with alot of work variety at times. Lot's of PTO.

Cons

Minimal/few promotion opportunities. Stubborn managerial structure with too much penny pinching. Little incentive to innovate. Pay could be better.

Intertek Response

6d

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you value the independence, work variety, and PTO. We also appreciate your candid comments regarding career growth, compensation, innovation, and leadership. Employee feedback is important to us, and we're committed to continually improving the experience for our teams. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.

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Ended Suddenly Despite Effort to Learn and Improve

Great PTO and benefits, but high stress and limited growth

Good for experience before moving onto something else.

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