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 162 reviews)); "People were great and supportive" ((in 121 reviews)); "Good work life balance / flexi time" ((in 49 reviews)); "Good pension and other benefits" ((in 49 reviews)); "Company that looks to develop sustainable technology and has a good culture." ((in 49 reviews))

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

"Everyone comments on the low salaries" ((in 43 reviews)); "No career progression for scientists" ((in 29 reviews)); "Managers always favour themselves when it comes to compensation/bonuses" ((in 19 reviews)); "Upper Management doesn't like creativity" ((in 15 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

(1,300 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 1,300 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

1.0

Jul 25, 2018

ok

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice Free lunch option ok

Cons

Racist Indian Manager Empire Building

3.0

Jul 22, 2018

Depends which division you are working for

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good worldwide culture, strong R&D, Worldwide presence

Cons

Site Management manipulative and has low ethics to rech their goals low salaries at production

4.0

Jun 11, 2018

Great company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diverse work environment with strong corporate identity

Cons

Sometimes the organisation is slow to make decisions

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Jobs at Johnson Matthey

Customer Service Representative

Production Line Operator

Administrative Assistant