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

(1,942 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 1,942 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

Mar 9, 2026

Average at best.

Quality technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Close to home. Lots of potential overtime.

Cons

Lots of pressure to get product out the door.

Kerry Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to review us, and also for the time you've been and stayed with us. Thank you especially for highlighting the positives around location and also the potential for overtime. We also value your opinions and while we may not necessarily agree with your assessment of our leaders, we appreciate you sharing and will make sure we socialize your opinions with the appropriate departments. If you ever have concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to your manager or HR Partner.

1.0

Feb 16, 2026

Job

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of overtime at this place

Cons

The communication sucks. They don’t care about employees at all. Everything is bare minimum

Kerry Response

4mo

We're grateful that you've taken time to review us, and we especially appreciate that you've highlighted the opportunity for additional overtime and financial stability. While we may not agree with your assessment of our communication or the care we show for our staff, we appreciate your opinion and will make sure to share it accordingly. We encourage you to speak to your HR partner if you have any concerns as we maintain an open door policy.

4.0

Feb 12, 2026

Good benefit

Quality systems specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive colleagues and working environment Good culture

Cons

Small team and slow progression Progression based on seniority

Kerry Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experiences, especially for highlighting our supportive colleagues and great culture! We do have an abundance of opportunity to grow at Kerry, and if you would like to learn more we encourage you to reach out to your manager and/or HR partner to identify a path that may work best for you.

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