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 76 reviews)); "Good pay provides uniforms and boots" ((in 55 reviews)); "Many great people with great big" ((in 49 reviews)); "Many opportunities to explore various fields" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good salary and perks." ((in 22 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 46 reviews)); "Culture is poor and lacks accountability." ((in 29 reviews)); "Poor upper management do not provide clear expectations" ((in 16 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 13 reviews)); "Despite presenting as a corporate organization, my experience involved unclear role definition, inconsistent communication, and a high level of micromanagement." ((in 11 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

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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

2.0

Jan 28, 2013

How not to run a company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Money to be made for sales types, although that is supposedly changing.

Cons

Management is more concerned about their image (ie. how people dress) than they are about how to run a company. Horrible reputation in the industry for employee retention.

2.0

Jan 3, 2013

Stressful

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My coworkers were wonderful people, and Sensient has a couple more holidays than most companies. There is a lot of money to be made in this industry, so the company has been doing well to spite itself.

Cons

Sensient is run by fear and intimidation. Upper management is unapproachable and lower management is so scared of upper management they will sacrifice anyone below them to keep their own job. My manager told me he didn't want to manage and just wants to be left alone. How's that for a closed door policy? Too much of the management has worked there for 20 plus years and are just waiting to retire. No leadership, no ethic, no values.

5.0

Aug 3, 2012

Impressive!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Although a very "formal" environment, everybody is open, friendly and extremely professional. Every person employed by Sensient Colors seems to be an expert in their chosen profession from chemist to account manager. Communication seems to flow freely both up and down the chain...everybody knows exactly how the company is doing and which divisions are performing best....I found this to be refreshing.

Cons

I really don't know if it can be considered a con but I have seen it posted here regarding Sensient: In terms of culture, Sensient truly does expect the best out of its employees and does not accept "half-measures" or those not willing to give 100%. I guess it can be said best by saying that Sensient does not expect a contribution, it expects a commitment. Once you understand that and know that you must adapt to Sensient (Sensient will not adapt to you), you can have a stellar, highly rewarding career.

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Jobs at Sensient Technologies

Sales Account Manager, Sweet & Beverage

Packaging Operator - 3rd shift

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