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 151 reviews)); "The people are great and approachable" ((in 124 reviews)); "Good work life balance / flexi time" ((in 54 reviews)); "Good pension and other benefits" ((in 51 reviews)); "The pay was good and the union operators were very fun to work with." ((in 46 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 29 reviews)); "Managers always favour themselves when it comes to compensation/bonuses" ((in 20 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 13 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

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

4.0

Nov 11, 2016

One of the best companies i have ever worked.

Senior superintendent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It gives you care as well growth opportunities in terms of professional life. The company takes good care of their employees, gives you lot of opportunities to enhance your technical skills for the benefit of the company as well as your career. It also provides good compensation as compared to their competitors. Working culture is very sound.

Cons

Nothing that i can find..

4.0

Nov 4, 2016

Professional und freundlich

Praktikant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Human Resource is very professional. The manager are very understanding. The colleagues are very helpful. One can think of spending long term working with Johnson Matthey at Kronach.

Cons

The carrier opportunities for fresher are very limited. One need to be highly experienced to work in design and development team.

5.0

Oct 19, 2016

Management Accountant

Management accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work with lots to learn. People are nice. Free food canteen. Subsidised gym facilities.

Cons

Since it's a large company the exposure you get is limited. It depends on what you are looking for realy.

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Jobs at Johnson Matthey

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