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 been stable over the past 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 (19) , 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 79 reviews)); "Good pay provides uniforms and boots" ((in 53 reviews)); "Many great people with great big" ((in 47 reviews)); "Good salary and perks." ((in 27 reviews)); "Many opportunities to explore various fields" ((in 23 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 48 reviews)); "Poor upper management do not provide clear expectations" ((in 16 reviews)); "Despite presenting as a corporate organization, my experience involved unclear role definition, inconsistent communication, and a high level of micromanagement." ((in 12 reviews)); "4. Manager will watch you closely and it looks like you are thief." ((in 11 reviews)); "long hours n the madness of dealing with the hostile driver on the road" ((in 3 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

(681 total reviews)

Paul Manning

76% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (681 reviews)

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Sensient Technologies has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 681 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

681 reviews

5.0

Oct 24, 2022

You make it your own

Member of technical staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very open culture with access at all levels even to the CEO

Cons

There is no place to hide. You perform, or are quickly picked up

5.0

Oct 20, 2022

Fantastic Organisation

Regional sales manager west

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1) Have been associated with them for 4 Years. 2) Love being part of a Team that puts customers and treasures commitment. 3) Ethics, Professionalism, Value System and Transparency are its Core! Great Place to be – the Culture is Superb.

Cons

Would like to see more trainings

5.0

Oct 20, 2022

Amazing Company to be associated with

Technical sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. First as an SRT and now heading Sales in South India. 2. Brilliant for Food Technologists as they provide rigorous training. 3. Great learnings as there is extensive exposure in all verticals of creation / application in bakery / beverage / confectionery. Love to be here, wouldn’t miss it for the world.

Cons

Cannot think of anything as of now.

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Jobs at Sensient Technologies

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