Is Mars a good company to work for?

Mars has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 6,804 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 498 reviews)); "And the benefits are great!" ((in 402 reviews)); "Great people and diversity" ((in 341 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 236 reviews)); "Good pay and benifits." ((in 190 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 69 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership that drives the real talent away." ((in 64 reviews)); "Long hours and night shifts" ((in 47 reviews)); "Upper management is arrogant, political, and disrespectful." ((in 34 reviews)); "There is much favoritism and raises/promotions are based on that." ((in 22 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

(629 total reviews)

Poul Weihrauch

91% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

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5.0

Apr 13, 2026

Great Place to work

Sap s4 hana lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mars is a large, well‑established organisation that offers broad exposure across functions and projects. There is always plenty to learn, with opportunities to interact with diverse teams and experts.The culture is strongly people‑driven, with a genuine focus on respect, collaboration, and development. Benefits are comprehensive and thoughtfully designed to support associates’ wellbeing.Overall, Mars provides competitive pay and a supportive environment that encourages growth and long‑term careers.

Cons

Nothing I can think of as of now.

Mars Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to write a review to share your experience with us and provide such great feedback. We are committed to our Associates' wellbeing and development and we're happy to hear you're having a positive experience with us. If you would like to share any additional feedback or recommendations, please get in touch with your People and Organization team. Thank you!

2.0

Apr 9, 2026

Ok company

Procurement manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great benefits and nice people

Cons

Lack of diversity and low pay

4.0

Mar 24, 2026

Great Company Overall

Continuous improvement engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great co-workers Great bonus for salary positions Lots of opportunities for growth Employee resource programs

Cons

Standard manufacturing day to day struggle of managing performance with fewer and fewer resources Preferential treatment to some individuals over others Poor system management and little investment in replacing and consolidating old data systems

Mars Response

3mo

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 former People and Organization team if you’d like to share any more feedback or recommendations.

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