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 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

2.0

Aug 12, 2025

Salary

Executive engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No pros to tell others

Cons

Very less Increment and recognition.

3.0

Aug 1, 2025

Good learning experience

Anoymonous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good products and technical knowledge.

Cons

Onboarding could be better, assigned territory is huge and can become too much to handle.

5.0

Jul 26, 2025

Absolutely recommendable

Audit manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers a supportive and professional environment with strong values and a focus on innovation and improvement. I appreciated the opportunities for growth and learning, as well as the collaboration across teams and the feedback provided and honest atmosphere in my team and by my manager. It’s a place where your contributions are valued, and you can make a real impact.

Cons

Sometimes the company goal of growth seems quite unclear due to constant cost saving initiatives.

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