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 145 reviews)); "The people are great and approachable" ((in 120 reviews)); "> Good pension contribution" ((in 57 reviews)); "Company that looks to develop sustainable technology and has a good culture." ((in 56 reviews)); "The pay was good and the union operators were very fun to work with." ((in 54 reviews))

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

"Everyone comments on the low salaries" ((in 48 reviews)); "No career progression for scientists" ((in 31 reviews)); "Managers always favour themselves when it comes to compensation/bonuses" ((in 20 reviews)); "Upper Management doesn't like creativity" ((in 12 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

5.0

Jun 11, 2024

Good co.

Material handler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of benefits that are comon in big companies.

Cons

No disadvantages are coming on my mind right now.

3.0

Jun 10, 2024

Solid benefits, disconnect from higher ups

Production process control engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are many different paths one can take at this location through the engineering fields.

Cons

Any engineering position adjacent to production expect to be forced to work night shift.

4.0

Jun 10, 2024

Good company headed in the right direction

Research scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work culture. Always felt supported by management to achieve work life balance. Fulfilling work.

Cons

Under resourced Convoluted processes Suffers sometimes from poor communication from senior management

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