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 77 reviews)); "Good pay provides uniforms and boots" ((in 51 reviews)); "Many great people with great big" ((in 49 reviews)); "Many opportunities to explore various fields" ((in 23 reviews)); "nice environment, good colleagues, nuturing environment" ((in 18 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 43 reviews)); "Culture is poor and lacks accountability." ((in 29 reviews)); "Poor upper management do not provide clear expectations" ((in 17 reviews)); "Despite presenting as a corporate organization, my experience involved unclear role definition, inconsistent communication, and a high level of micromanagement." ((in 11 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

(682 total reviews)

Paul Manning

76% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (682 reviews)

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Sensient Technologies has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 682 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

682 reviews

2.0

Apr 21, 2022

Mistakes are Unacceptable Regardless of Reason

Professional employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Affordable medical insurance and number of paid holidays.

Cons

Sensient is a culture of perfection and anything less is unacceptable. Don't step up and cover for a vacant position - you will not be recognized for the additional effort and instead reprimanded for any mistakes made while juggling two full-time roles. Coworkers just show up to work each day and don't bother to even interact with each other. The office is so quiet you can hear a pin drop. Military type of leadership.

5.0

Apr 19, 2022

Review

Research technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible with schedule, great benefits

Cons

Work can start to become repetitive

1.0

Apr 19, 2022

Company Evaluation

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most of the people are determined and want to do a great job. As in any business, some people are out for themselves, like my boss. For the most part, well resourced. If you know how to lead and manage your business, you will do well if you like the culture.

Cons

Executive management is secretive and does not inform their managers of what is going on until it already happens. Therefore, if you want to grow at Sensient know how to lie or be deceptive to your managers and reports and you will be more successful here at Sensient. Be prepared to be condescended to and treated like less than you actually are. Even if you are integral in growing Sensient business $$ millions in revenue, just know your contributions will go largely unacknowledged, and your boss will take the credit for your and your teams hard work. Dress code is antiquated and doesn't confirm with the food industry. Culture is very military, do what your told and keep your mouth shut.

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Jobs at Sensient Technologies

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