Is Unilever a good company to work for?

Unilever has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 20,603 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 80% of employees would recommend working at Unilever to a friend and 63% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Unilever have been left by employees working as Category Manager , Supply Chain Co-Op and Marketing Intern .

Does Unilever pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Unilever employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Unilever. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Unilever?

80% of Unilever employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Unilever 3.7 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 Unilever?

Intern (451) , Assistant Manager (300) , Brand Manager (283) , Internship (270) , Manager (245) , Assistant Brand Manager (221) , Promotor De Merchandising (192) , Estagiário (174) , Marketing (162) , Marketing Intern (152) , Project Manager (140) , Coordenador (137) , Finance Manager (132) , Analista (128) , Management Trainee (101)

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

"great culture and most of the colleagues are very knowledgable" ((in 938 reviews)); "The people you work with are great and are the only thing keeping this place together." ((in 856 reviews)); "Good benefits and they keep open the possibility to work remote (at least in my role)" ((in 725 reviews)); "Good work life balance and flexibility." ((in 660 reviews)); "Most of the time the work was not exceptionally hard and the pay is good for the area." ((in 329 reviews))

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

"Low salaries compared to market i.e external NAM paid more than Unilever account controller." ((in 501 reviews)); "Poor management they only hire their friends and family" ((in 242 reviews)); "Slow career progression especially in corporate function" ((in 173 reviews)); "Bad manager with no long term view" ((in 155 reviews)); "late working hours even on weekdays" ((in 148 reviews))

What are employees saying about Unilever layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Unilever locations?

Englewood Cliffs , Englewood , Trumbull , New York , Chicago , Covington , Shelton , Sikeston , Hoboken , Jonesboro , Independence , Jefferson City , Raeford , Lisle , Jersey City , Newark , Rogers , Hammond , Suffolk , Los Angeles , Burlington , Minneapolis , New Century , Baltimore , San Francisco , Henderson , Kansas City , Washington , San Juan , Cincinnati

Unilever reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(11,401 total reviews)

Hein Schumacher

65% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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Unilever has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 11,401 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Unilever 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

11K reviews

4.0

Oct 23, 2008

Pay attention to the little people!

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I believe the opportunites to work in diverse areas and to travel and experience different culture within the context of a work experience are definite pluses. In addition, you could really take advantage of benefits such as tuition reimbursement or even further your interests in supporting volunteer activities. I have been able to volunteer my time during work hours to help build houses for Habitat for Humanity and also to spend time in inner city schools speaking to middle school students through Junior Achievement. I think few employers support these efforts as wholeheartedly as Unilever.

Cons

As with large companies, there is a lot of bureacracy involved which makes change often slow and/or complex.

Unilever Response

8y

Hi. Thanks for your review and feedback. It’s great to see that you highlight the many opportunities open to you and the freedom available to work outside of usual business areas as particular positives of your time here. We’ll ensure that your comments around slow decision making are passed on to the respective teams. We wish you continued success and all the best.

2.0

Oct 3, 2008

Stay away from I.T here

It

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people to work with. Company store is a nice perk. Salary is competitive with other companies of the same size. Free coffee is a nice perk and ice cream socials are nice with Ben and Jerry's ice cream.

Cons

Management has made poor decisions. Bonuses are minimal. Many jobs lead to dead ends. IT has been outsourced which was most likely a bad move for the company. A lot of good people have left because of this and have taken oppurtunites else where.

Unilever Response

8y

Hi. Thank you for your review and feedback - we really do appreciate your comments. We will ensure your thoughts around company perks, as well as decision making and outsourcing are passed on to the respective teams. We hope your current role is proving successful and wish you all the best.

2.0

Sep 22, 2008

Start your marketing career here, learn what you can and LEAVE after 1.5 yrs and work for a good company with better pay

Brand manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

they used spend a ton on training and development. when employees start, they attend a three week course spreadout over the year in new york. It teaches you the fundamentals of marketing and you learn from some very bright people. Unilever has a traditional approach to marketing that gives you a solid foundation for your career. I'd highly recommend someone out of school working here or someone with an interest in marketing with no skills. However, leave after a few years because the balance at work is non existent and you can get way better paying jobs, better career progression elsewhere.

Cons

poor worklife balance in marketing, lack of recognition, senior management always a step behind the competition

Unilever Response

8y

Hi. Thank you for your review and feedback - it's great to get an insight of your time with us. We appreciate your positive comments around the training on offer and the experience individuals can gain from a role with Unilever. We'll ensure your points on work life balance and recognition are passed on to the respective teams. We hope your current role is proving successful and wish you all the best.

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