Is Mars a good company to work for?

Mars has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 6,758 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 87% 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 decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mars?

87% 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 (71) , Manager (63) , Estagiário (60) , 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 490 reviews)); "And the benefits are great!" ((in 401 reviews)); "Great people and diversity" ((in 342 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 222 reviews)); "pay is good for now" ((in 198 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 72 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership that drives the real talent away." ((in 65 reviews)); "Long hours and shift work" ((in 46 reviews)); "Upper management is arrogant, political, and disrespectful." ((in 32 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 , Columbus , Flowery Branch , Yorkville , Albany , Burr Ridge , Mount Olive , Greenville , Mattoon , Mc Lean , Kansas City , Atlanta , Saint Louis , Houston , Elizabethtown , West Chester , Germantown , Brentwood

Mars reviews

4.3

87% would recommend to a friend

(4,400 total reviews)

Poul Weihrauch

91% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Career opportunities

3.9

Senior management

Mars has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,400 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).

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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

3.0

Aug 3, 2013

Mars Symbioscience - An utter nightmare and career killer

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mars, Inc is truly a great company. The pet and chocolate divisions are wonderful places to work, run by very smart people.

Cons

Stay away from the Symbioscience Division. It is managed by a family member whose behavior and management skills are often frightening. The management team of the unit have little to no management experience. Their sole mission is to ensure that the unit spends their budgets, as volume and profitability are not really that important. If you are really serious about your professional career and reputation, I highly recommend staying in the pet, food or candy units.

4.0

Jul 30, 2013

Mars has shown a lot of confidence in my abilities.

Shift leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have had countless opportunities. The working environment is relaxed yet focused. I believe that Mars hires a certain type of person.

Cons

I am having a hard time transferring to another site.

1.0

Jul 21, 2013

Applicants beware.

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They claim you can 'work from home' Compensation is higher than avg to get people to commute

Cons

Cliquey management -- mostly incapable individuals who have each other's backs (didn't the head of HR have an affair with the blonde lady in communications?) Sneaky management - 'succession planning' and 'engagement off sites' are just smoke and mirrors Value talkers more than doers

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