Does Solvay pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Solvay employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Solvay. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Solvay?

80% of Solvay employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Solvay 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Solvay?

Estagiário (96) , Assistente Financeiro (27) , Intern (26) , Estagiário Superior (20) , Manager (20) , Process Engineer (19) , Engineer (16) , Research Scientist (15) , Internship (14) , Pesquisador (14) , Customer Service Representative (13) , Analista (12) , Chemical Operator (11) , Lab Technician (11) , Estagiário De Engenharia (10)

What are the pros of working at Solvay according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and very good 401K match." ((in 107 reviews)); "Great people to work with." ((in 61 reviews)); "Good pay but not competitive with other sites in the area." ((in 57 reviews)); "Good culture and good place to stick around" ((in 34 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and collaborative" ((in 22 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Solvay according to real employee reviews?

"Management is poor and has a run product whether it is bad or not mentality" ((in 54 reviews)); "low salary and a lot of work" ((in 28 reviews)); "Poor leadership; Boring unstimulated work; Repetitive work" ((in 12 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 11 reviews)); "Des managers un peu exigeants" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Solvay layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Solvay layoffs and their outlook for job security at Solvay in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Solvay locations?

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Solvay reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(860 total reviews)

Philippe KEHREN

93% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

Solvay has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 860 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Solvay employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

860 reviews

3.0

Sep 30, 2025

Good company, stability

Reliability engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Strong focus on safety and reliability culture - Opportunities to work with old and advanced instrumentation and control systems

Cons

- Large corporate structure can slow decision-making - Limited flexibility with innovation due to strict processes - Workload can be always high

Solvay Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share the experience you had at Solvay. The safety and health of our employees are fundamental requirements and guidelines for conducting our business, and are non-negotiable boundaries. We are committed to and will continue to ensure the safety of our employees' lives. We place utmost importance on our employees' well-being, as well as reasonable workloads. We apologize for all lapses in your experience and will reiterate our principles to all managers to strive to a 100% rate We wish you all the best for the future!

4.0

Sep 25, 2025

Nice company

Accounts payable

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture Good environment 1x at the office

Cons

Salary . . . .

Solvay Response

8mo

Thank you very much for your feedback! At Solvay, we often emphasize: "Become the building blocks of our future". This encapsulates our belief in the unique strengths that each individual and diverse culture brings to our team. Your insights and feedback on salary matters are key. You help us refine our internal policies to ensure every member of the Solvay family feels valued and supported. Best wishes for your career!

4.0

Sep 17, 2025

NOH

Process engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

multiple extra advantages : car, insurances, bonus,...

Cons

Location, limited social interact ions

Solvay Response

8mo

Thank you very much for your comment! From remote work to part-time options, from childcare support to parental leave, and from wellness programs to comprehensive healthcare, we have you covered. Because we know your best work starts with your best life. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. Your insights are important to us. Best wishes for your career at Solvay!

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