Does Kennametal pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kennametal employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kennametal. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kennametal?

56% of Kennametal employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kennametal 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kennametal?

Manager (19) , Assistant Manager (15) , Machine Operator (15) , Customer Service Representative (13) , Engineer (11) , CNC Machinist (10) , Senior Design Engineer (9) , Applications Engineer (8) , Design Engineer (8) , Intern (8) , Sales Engineer (8) , IT Analyst (7) , Internship (7) , Analyst (6) , CNC Machine Operator (6)

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

"Some great people" ((in 45 reviews)); "Good pay and the best job ive ever had." ((in 37 reviews)); "Good work life balance and quality of work" ((in 26 reviews)); "Some of the employees benefits are good" ((in 24 reviews)); "Freshers salary is good" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Upper management has no idea and constant getting rid of people" ((in 19 reviews)); "Some departments lack team building events, or employee appreciation, there are no formal staff/group meetings to discuss questions and concerns, and most managers are too busy to help you with questions." ((in 14 reviews)); "Hot headed plant manager with little experience." ((in 8 reviews)); "No job security." ((in 8 reviews)); "No communication until after things are already decided." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Kennametal layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Kennametal locations?

Latrobe , Solon , Fort Mill , Pittsburgh , Johnson City , Goshen , Nashville , Orwell , La Vergne , Huntsville , Traverse City , Rogers , Bedford , Greenfield , Houston , New Market , Asheboro , Weldon , New Castle , Chicago , Rockford , Louisville , Charlotte , Henderson , Raleigh , Lyndonville , New Albany , Cleveland , Irwin , Birmingham

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Kennametal

Kennametal reviews

3.5

56% would recommend to a friend

(719 total reviews)

Sanjay Chowbey

43% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Kennametal has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 719 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kennametal 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

719 reviews

4.0

Jun 30, 2025

Good overall

Sr program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Laid back atmosphere. Flexible work arrangements

Cons

Outdated work environment. Sub-market salary. Expensive benefits

5.0

Jun 23, 2025

Operations

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ethical and safe company with freedom to work

Cons

Approval Processes are slow and growth is slow

5.0

May 23, 2025

World Class Organization to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good cutting tool company to work ,open for learning new things ,new technology,very good exposure

Cons

Nothing as such this is very good company

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