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 69 reviews)); "Good pay provides uniforms and boots" ((in 59 reviews)); "Many great people with great big" ((in 47 reviews)); "Good salary and perks." ((in 28 reviews)); "Many opportunities to explore various fields" ((in 24 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)); "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))

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

(680 total reviews)

Paul Manning

76% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (680 reviews)

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Sensient Technologies has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 680 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

680 reviews

1.0

Jan 13, 2021

Good money horrible supervisor

Chemical operator ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good money and unlimited overtime if the mg likes you

Cons

supervision is horrible and the HR department is very small and not good at all for any kind of issues

1.0

Aug 19, 2020

Toxic culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

some people are nice... there is room for promotions in some roles...

Cons

The training is horrible- they will ask you to complete let's say a robot but not give you directions or a manual or tell you what kind of robot... no details- you just have to do it and then they are mad when it's not what THEY wanted. The training is incomplete and at times- irrelevant. Some employees step over the line with getting into personal relationships with others such as wanting to know too much about your personal life. I could go on and on... just such a negative and stressful experience. I was extremely depressed while working here.

1.0

Jul 1, 2019

STAY AWAY!!

Contractor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None, they do provide free allotted snacks per month. Once that supply is gone you have to wait until the next month. Monthly allowance per location except Milwaukee aka Ivory Tower.

Cons

The current employees are miserable and can't wait to leave...

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Jobs at Sensient Technologies

Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Packaging Operator - 3rd shift