Does Sensient Technologies pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sensient Technologies employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sensient Technologies. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sensient Technologies?

69% of Sensient Technologies employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sensient Technologies 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sensient Technologies?

Sales (20) , Sales Account Manager (18) , Manager (15) , Account Manager (13) , Customer Service Representative (10) , Intern (9) , Director (8) , Sales Manager (8) , Application Technologist (7) , Chemical Operator (7) , Production (6) , Anonymous (5) , Applications Technologist (5) , Chemical Operator II (5) , Regulatory Affairs Specialist (5)

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

"Benefits are good and they try to do things that help employees." ((in 73 reviews)); "Good pay provides uniforms and boots" ((in 53 reviews)); "Many great people with great big" ((in 46 reviews)); "Many opportunities to explore various fields" ((in 23 reviews)); "good salary ... ... ..." ((in 18 reviews))

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

"Poor management that have no skills or styles other than micro managing with a different day different attitude." ((in 44 reviews)); "Culture is poor and lacks accountability." ((in 27 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 15 reviews)); "Poor upper management do not provide clear expectations" ((in 15 reviews)); "Despite presenting as a corporate organization, my experience involved unclear role definition, inconsistent communication, and a high level of micromanagement." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sensient Technologies layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Sensient Technologies locations?

Saint Louis , Hoffman Estates , Turlock , Milwaukee , Chicago , Indianapolis , Livingston , Amboy , South Plainfield , Juneau , Harbor Beach , Merced , Sauget , Lake St Louis , Jersey City , New Brunswick , Newark , Carpentersville , Hoffman , New York , Minneapolis , Avon , Murphys , Los Angeles , Winton , Livermore , Hamburg , Mexico Beach , Turkey

Sensient Technologies reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(682 total reviews)

Paul Manning

76% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (682 reviews)

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Sensient Technologies has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 682 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sensient Technologies employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

682 reviews

2.0

Jul 30, 2019

Wouldn't recommend to my biggest enemy!

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting industry; some people are great to work with

Cons

Zero flexibility; not understanding of working parents; revenue and sales focused to the point where everyone is replaceable/you will never feel safe; high pressure and stress; zero positive reinforcement - close a big project and no good job, just want to know when you are going to close the next one; head count is too high - lab employees don't have enough projects or work to fill their day; very tense between technical/sales - lab will refuse to help some people if they don't like them; a lot of gossip, rumors, and drama around the building - makes it feel like high school; no accountability to other positions outside of sales; focus on promoting within - which is great - except they promote people who are under-qualified and have just sucked up to upper management; management never moves problems up the chain, so upper management/Paul Manning never really knows what is going wrong It has been life changing to leave Sensient. I wouldn't wish this place on my biggest enemy!

Sensient Technologies Response

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At Sensient, we strive to provide our employees the opportunity to thrive and succeed in a professional, dynamic, global business. Given this commitment, we take your comments seriously. I would welcome the opportunity to speak to you to better understand your concerns. I invite you to contact me directly. Amy Schmidt Jones, Vice President, Human Resources (+1 414-271-6755).

5.0

Jul 25, 2019

Good Organisation to Work

Quality assurance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I started working with Sensient from 2017 looking after Quality Assurance of all products. My experience so far is very good and of the firm belief that if we are looking at similar drive, Great Future awaits us. Commitment of Management - No Compromises on Quality! This is one of the Core Value and everyone is committed to this. Business Solutions - Since we are Market Leaders, there is an Ocean of Knowledge, Technologies, Solutions and Talent at Sensient's disposal and hence even if there is an issue help is just round the corner. GIC and the Team Supports us every time. Beautiful Culture - For such a Huge Enterprise I was pleasantly surprised with how cooperative people are. Truly astonishing. People respect each other - we have so many people representing so many cultures, different schools of thought however everyone have come together, contributed towards building the world of Sensient. Beautiful! Learning & Development - I have to say this is definitely a work in progress. I have personally seen this being beefed up and the HR alongwith Business Leaders are working towards making this more robust.

Cons

Not a lot to say here, however I feel L&D can use more help from the Business too.

5.0

Jul 25, 2019

Great Place! Great People!

Buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I haven't been with Sensient for a long time hence I do not have much to contribute here, however there are 3 things that come to mind. a) Love the Culture - FREEDOM to LEARN. I have virtually no limit to learn. No one stops you from learning. No restriction on this whatsoever. My supervisor is a very well experienced and seasoned professional who'll ask me to do things, encourages me to try new avenues, doesn't pester if my approach takes awhile to get there. b) Co-workers & Colleagues - SUPER COOPERATIVE. Needless to say, they are outstanding. Right from Day-One they've been very very helpful. Everything right from me stepping in the Office till date I have been welcomed, cared for, taught, supported. Everyone is working real hard and yet each individual will find time for you, will help you in every possible manner to ensure that work gets done! At the end of the Day - You feel like an extended family! c) Work - DAY IN & DAY OUT: LEARN. I have an opportunity to improve myself. I knew this even before I joined. I was explained during my Interview itself that you'll have every opportunity to do EVERYTHING! They are true to their WORD! I am doing everything right from A to Z, in-short Farm to Fork kind of an activity which allows me umpteen opportunity for learning & growing.

Cons

So far I do not have any major concerns or observations as such. That being said, I believe there is still some good opportunities for improving on knowledge sharing & cross functional interactions over and above the Induction Sessions.

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