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

Mar 12, 2012

Live in daily fear of being fired!

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay was above average.

Cons

Executive management in the corporate office ruled by fear. There was no opportunity for advancement, especially for women. In the North American offices there were only 4 women at the director level, when I worked there. People were fired at the drop of a hat. The stress level was at a high level all the time.

2.0

Jan 10, 2012

A competent company with incompetent management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation as compared to others in category.

Cons

Poor communication and weak management

5.0

Jan 5, 2009

Possible Employer of the Year =)

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sensient provides a complete benefits package. Sensient works with and understands their employees needs in family life and work life. I believe that for the most part, employees of Sensient are comfortable with their positions and enjoy good working relationships with other employees. Opportunities do arise for more responsibilities. Sensient is constantly expanding and seeking new technologies and offers growth within employees positions.

Cons

I feel like the least desirable downside of working at Sensient Dehydrated is how dusty it can be... Sensient works with a variety of consumable products that are milled to different sizes... if smelling like an italian buffet once in a while is undesirable, then this would definitely not be a work environment to consider.

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