Is Mars a good company to work for?

Mars has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 6,777 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 86% of employees would recommend working at Mars to a friend and 77% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Mars have been left by employees working as Sales Analyst , Intern and Manager .

Does Mars pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mars employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mars. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mars?

86% of Mars employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mars 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mars?

Territory Sales Manager (73) , Intern (72) , Manager (63) , Estagiário (61) , Machine Operator (60) , Project Manager (56) , Brand Manager (51) , Analyst (47) , chef de secteur GMS (40) , Sales (38) , Senior Manager (36) , Analista (35) , Sales Representative (35) , Internship (34) , Financial Analyst (33)

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

"Mars has a great culture that embraces a high level of responsibility and freedom for their associates." ((in 508 reviews)); "And the benefits are great!" ((in 421 reviews)); "Great people and diversity" ((in 356 reviews)); "The work life balance is great and the fact that you work for a company who makes candy" ((in 230 reviews)); "Good pay and thriving company" ((in 195 reviews))

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

"Mars principles could not prevent some very bad managers from deliberately damaging talented associates' careers." ((in 75 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership that drives the real talent away." ((in 62 reviews)); "Long hours and night shifts" ((in 51 reviews)); "Upper management is arrogant, political, and disrespectful." ((in 33 reviews)); "Once you are two big you, the communication is more difficult as well as sharp and clear and consistent ideas and directions" ((in 32 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mars layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Mars locations?

Chicago , Hackettstown , Franklin , Newark , Nashville , New York , Waco , Los Angeles , Cleveland , Fort Smith , Topeka , McLean , Chattanooga , Yorkville , Columbus , Flowery Branch , Albany , Burr Ridge , Mount Olive , Greenville , Mattoon , Mc Lean , Kansas City , Atlanta , Saint Louis , Elizabethtown , Houston , West Chester , Germantown , Brentwood

Mars reviews

4.3

86% would recommend to a friend

(4,411 total reviews)

Poul Weihrauch

91% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (4,411 reviews)

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Mars has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,411 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Mars employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

5.0

Feb 23, 2017

Intern

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good experience when i was younger, moved around many BSU

Cons

Was for a short period of time so did not gain all the knowledge, Could have been for a bit longer

4.0

Feb 19, 2017

Great people & brands

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Development culture both through formal training and emphasis on personal development plans. Quality brands across snacks, pet care and food. Cross division opportunities.

Cons

Tough categories. For example the declines in confectionery category given moves to healthy snacking. Base pay (but good total rewards)

4.0

Feb 15, 2017

Fun whilst at university.

Customer experience

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work with a huge variety of brilliant people. Meetings at the start of every shift with store manager to track sales and progress, see what the target was and what to upsell. Fun job, encourage individuality Every employee given christmas gift.

Cons

Not much chance of promotion or moving up in company. Some management took issues into workplace. Very clicky environment with management, sometimes catty.

Viewing 4144 - 4146 of 4,411 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

PepsiCo

3.8★Compensation & Benefits

The Coca-Cola Company

4.1★Compensation & Benefits

Nestlé

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

Cargill

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at Mars

Packaging Operator (3rd Shift)

M&M'S Disney Springs - Seasonal Retail Associate

Receiving/Mill Operator

Team Member - Day Shift

Packaging Operator - Night Shift

Mars

Mars reviews

Company ratings over time

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Intern

Great people & brands

Fun whilst at university.

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at Mars

Mars reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Company ratings over time

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Mars reviews FAQs

Jobs at Mars