Does Johnson Matthey pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Johnson Matthey employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Johnson Matthey. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Johnson Matthey?

45% of Johnson Matthey employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Johnson Matthey 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Johnson Matthey?

Engineer (31) , Process Engineer (29) , Manager (25) , Chemist (21) , Process Control Engineer (20) , Research Scientist (20) , Senior Process Engineer (18) , Analytical Chemist (16) , Senior Scientist (15) , Project Manager (12) , Chemical Operator (11) , Assistant Manager (10) , Intern (10) , Analyst (9) , Production Technician (9)

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

"Good benefits (shares/pension/bonus) Good progression (up to certain point) Interesting work Decent colleagues" ((in 147 reviews)); "The people are great and approachable" ((in 122 reviews)); "> Good pension contribution" ((in 56 reviews)); "Company that looks to develop sustainable technology and has a good culture." ((in 52 reviews)); "Good work life balance / flexi time" ((in 51 reviews))

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

"Everyone comments on the low salaries" ((in 44 reviews)); "No career progression for scientists" ((in 33 reviews)); "Managers always favour themselves when it comes to compensation/bonuses" ((in 18 reviews)); "Upper Management doesn't like creativity" ((in 13 reviews)); "This is not a real union shop and you have no job security whatsoever." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Johnson Matthey layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Johnson Matthey locations?

Wayne , Devens , Paulsboro , Devon , Philadelphia , West Chester , Savannah , Deptford Township , San Diego , Smithfield , Taylor , Conshohocken , Chicago , Thorofare , New York , Houston , Ravenna , Oakbrook Terrace , Newark , Cleveland , San Jose , Audubon , King of Prussia , Malvern , Norristown , Edison , Hoboken , Jersey City , Cherry Hill , Mantua

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Johnson Matthey reviews

3.2

45% would recommend to a friend

(1,301 total reviews)

Liam Condon

48% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Culture & values

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Johnson Matthey has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,301 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Johnson Matthey 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

1K reviews

4.0

Jan 4, 2021

nice place

Press operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good guys to work with

Cons

management cut lots of corners. safety was an afterthought

5.0

Dec 9, 2020

Great company to work with

Regional sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible, great structure and culture. Very open environment

Cons

Small teams so less interactive.

5.0

Dec 7, 2020

Good Company

Quality control laboratory manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunities, tolerance, not just customer, but people oriented as well.

Cons

Average salaries, too much bureaucracy.

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Devon, PA

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