Does Kraton Corporation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kraton Corporation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kraton Corporation. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kraton Corporation?

62% of Kraton Corporation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kraton Corporation 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kraton Corporation?

Engineer (9) , Manager (7) , Scientist (5) , Director (3) , Intern (3) , Senior Process Technician (3) , Auxiliar Administrativo (2) , Chemist (2) , Comprador (2) , Customer Account Representative (2) , Engineering Co-Op (2) , Estagiário (2) , Estagiário De Engenharia (2) , Human Resources (2) , I&E Technician (2)

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

"Pay was good for the work" ((in 22 reviews)); "Good benefits, some people great to work with" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good people to work with and be around." ((in 13 reviews)); "Great company with an awesome culture." ((in 9 reviews)); "Competitive salaries." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"No leadership with values, one huge survival kit necessary." ((in 6 reviews)); "Too much work consuming all your time no work life balance" ((in 5 reviews)); "disconnected leadership team" ((in 4 reviews)); "Long hours dangerous work no lunch" ((in 4 reviews)); "Shift work not very flexible" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Kraton Corporation layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Kraton Corporation locations?

Houston , Savannah , Belpre , Panama City , Dover , Jacksonville , Pensacola , The Woodlands , Chicago , Spring , Tomball , Marietta

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3.4

62% would recommend to a friend

(170 total reviews)

Sangwoo Ryu

62% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Kraton Corporation has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 170 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kraton Corporation 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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170 reviews

5.0

Jan 5, 2026

GREAT COMPANY

R&d coop

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really interesting work and very helpful mentors!

Cons

Rural area, but really welcoming community!

4.0

Dec 15, 2025

Average Workplace

Senior scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, balanced workload, good safety values.

Cons

Plant work culture, diversity, location

3.0

Nov 8, 2025

Not what it used to be

Senior process technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work in the area. Great benefits. 10% 401k match after 5 years. Safe and clean place to work. Most employees are great to work with.

Cons

Company struggles with change. Big divide between hourly and staff employees. Poorly managed at the top. Poor work life balance. Quickly falling behind peer employers in the area.

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Senior IT Systems Analyst

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