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

3.0

Dec 18, 2025

QC Tech 1

Quality technician i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance, good campus, good canteen.

Cons

Some departments are lead by junk head, racist managers who smile infront of you but undervalue your efforts and backstabbing nature.

Sensient Technologies Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Sensient provides equal employment opportunities to all people based on individual merit alone. We do not discriminate based upon any protected characteristic, and we will not tolerate discrimination by any one with whom we do business. Sensient employees must report possible violations of this nondiscrimination rule, and former employees are also invited to make reports. We investigate all reports. If you believe you have information about potential violations of our policy, please call our hotline at 1 414-297-9239.

5.0

Dec 17, 2025

Collaborative, Performance-Driven Environment for Sales Professionals

Sales account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent environment for sales professionals who are self-motived Strong collaboration between sales, operations, and quality teams Leadership fosters an entrepreneurial environment with autonomy and trust

Cons

Like any fast-paced organization, territory and account focus may adjust over time to align with business needs. Sales priorities may evolve, offering opportunities to stay agile and adaptable.

5.0

Dec 16, 2025

A Place to Thrive, Grow, and Succeed.

Application technologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team to work with. Opportunity to constantly learn and grow. Open communication across different functions. Great benefits. Welcoming and diverse work environment.

Cons

None so far. No unrealistic expectations.

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