Is Mars a good company to work for?

Mars has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 6,805 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) , Analista (36) , Senior Manager (36) , 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 501 reviews)); "And the benefits are great!" ((in 403 reviews)); "Great people and diversity" ((in 361 reviews)); "The work life balance is great and the fact that you work for a company who makes candy" ((in 235 reviews)); "Pay was good for the area" ((in 188 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 lots of weekends." ((in 45 reviews)); "Upper management is arrogant, political, and disrespectful." ((in 34 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 , Fort Smith , Cleveland , 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

(628 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

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

628 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

Return to all reviews

5.0

May 18, 2025

a Really good place to work

Maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay. you start out good for our area. benefits. are way above average. paid time off. you receive PTO on your first day

Cons

no tobacco use on property.`

Mars Response

1y

We’re delighted to hear you had a positive experience with us and thank you for sharing your review. We’re deeply committed to the wellbeing and development of our Associates and know how important it is to feel supported at work and throughout your career. Please feel free to get in touch with your People and Organization team if you’d like to share any more feedback or recommendations.

4.0

May 6, 2025

Stable Company with Great Benefits but Traditional Corporate Environment

Data platform lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent long-term career stability - Many associates have been with the company for 10-15+ years, indicating strong retention and employee satisfaction Exceptional work-life balance - Working on England hours means finishing around 2pm, providing more personal time in the evenings Comprehensive compensation package: Short-term incentives Long-term incentives Annual bonuses Salary growth that rewards loyalty and tenure Engaging company culture with regular events: Super Bowl giveaways Halloween-themed celebrations Other social activities throughout the year Premium office environment: Brand new, modern facilities Abundant complimentary snacks and candies Well-designed workspace

Cons

Traditional corporate structure with noticeable office politics Heavy reliance on external consultants (particularly Accenture) for technology implementation and support Bureaucratic processes that can slow down work: Need to submit tickets for many requests 2-3 day processing times for standard tasks Multiple permissions required for routine activities Limited technological autonomy for employees due to strict access controls and approval requirements

Mars Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review to share your experience with us and provide such constructive feedback. We care about our Associates and are dedicated to always improving, so if you would like to provide any further feedback regarding your listed cons, please get in touch with your People and Organization team. We appreciate your perspective and look forward to hearing more from you. Thank you.

5.0

May 1, 2025

Good employer

Industrial engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High pay and annual bonus

Cons

None at this time, thank you

Mars Response

1y

We’re grateful for your feedback. We value our Associates and want to ensure that everyone feels supported, both professionally and personally. If there are any particular recommendations you’d like to make, please get in touch with your People and Organization team. We look forward to hearing from you and wish you every success.

Viewing 43 - 45 of 628 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

Ethel M Chocolates - Harry Reid Airport: Full Time Retail Associate

Packaging Operator (3rd Shift)

Ethel M Chocolates - Harry Reid Airport: Part Time Retail Associate

Sanitation Technician

Mars

Mars reviews

Ratings by category

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Reviews about "Compensation"

a Really good place to work

Stable Company with Great Benefits but Traditional Corporate Environment

Good employer

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

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Mars reviews FAQs

Jobs at Mars