Does Kerry pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kerry employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kerry. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kerry?

64% of Kerry employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kerry 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kerry?

Manager (31) , Business Analyst (24) , Production Supervisor (23) , Financial Analyst (22) , Machine Operator (22) , Accountant (21) , Production Operator (21) , Intern (20) , Finance (19) , Lab Technician (19) , Quality Assurance (17) , Analyst (16) , Customer Service Representative (16) , Sales (15) , Account Manager (14)

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

"Great people locally and a lot of really notable talent at the local level." ((in 156 reviews)); "Good benefit and to learn" ((in 108 reviews)); "Having Kerry on your CV looks great and pay is good" ((in 90 reviews)); "If you're in one of the central functions (basically in Ireland and not in a factory) there is several good opportunities." ((in 65 reviews)); "They have a Good culture" ((in 52 reviews))

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

"No work life balance and lots of busy work" ((in 90 reviews)); "Can be hectic and hours are long" ((in 58 reviews)); "Poor communication and lack of clear direction" ((in 34 reviews)); "Lack of leadership" ((in 32 reviews)); "No good manager" ((in 29 reviews))

What are employees saying about Kerry layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Kerry locations?

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Kerry reviews

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,943 total reviews)

Edmond Scanlon

76% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.0

Senior management

Kerry has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,943 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kerry 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

2K reviews

3.0

Feb 4, 2026

Benefit

Finance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good staff benefits, insurance & salary received on time

Cons

low corporate ceiling climblin etc

Kerry Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your review and positive opinions of our staff, and especially for highlighting the benefits and timely pay. We have an abundance of opportunity to grow, and encourage employees to reach out to their manager or HR partner where they have concerns or would like to identify different growth paths.

4.0

Feb 3, 2026

Good enviroment no bonuses

Technical specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good environment, stimulating, challenging, good work life balance

Cons

No bonuses and difficult promotions, not very international

Kerry Response

4mo

We're pleased to see your overall positive impression of Kerry and appreciate you highlighting our great environment, culture and work-life balance! We take care to ensure our compensation packages are aligned with the market, and competitive, but we are in 50 countries with 150 locations, and there are an abundance of opportunities to connect with colleagues. To learn more about these, we encourage you to connect with your HR partner!

2.0

Feb 3, 2026

More thinking on your feet

Elc executive - europe

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Freedom to make decisions as long as you can back your rationals

Cons

No real foundation or support structure, very much think on your feet and as you go

Kerry Response

4mo

We appreciate you taking the time to share your review of Kerry and your overall positive impression of our innovative culture. While we may not agree with your assessment of our support structure, we would agree that thinking on your feet goes along with a culture of innovation. If there are ever concerns, however we encourage employees to socialize them with their manager or with their HR partner.

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