Does Univar Solutions pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Univar Solutions employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Univar Solutions. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Univar Solutions?

50% of Univar Solutions employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Univar Solutions 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Univar Solutions?

Account Manager (73) , Customer Service Representative (46) , Supply Planner (29) , Manager (26) , Material Handler (24) , Sales (24) , Sales Manager (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Administrative Assistant (12) , Customer Service Specialist (12) , Estagiário (12) , Analyst (11) , Customer Account Partner (11) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (11) , Sales Account Manager (11)

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

"Good Benefits and great 401K" ((in 139 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 112 reviews)); "Decent and decent pay." ((in 74 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 42 reviews)); "Great culture and growing business" ((in 28 reviews))

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

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 108 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 42 reviews)); "Managers don't even give you a chance." ((in 29 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 21 reviews)); "Long hours and a lot of days" ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Univar Solutions layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Univar Solutions locations?

Dublin , Chicago , Redmond , Houston , Downers Grove , Phoenix , Los Angeles , The Woodlands , Columbus , Dallas , Bedford Park , Morrisville , Atlanta , Strongsville , Twinsburg , San Jose , Norcross , Commerce , Denver , Kent , Birmingham , Salt Lake City , Conroe , New York , Waxahachie , Odessa , Seattle , Providence , Pittsburgh , Tampa

Univar Solutions reviews

3.2

50% would recommend to a friend

(1,246 total reviews)

David Jukes

49% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,246 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Univar Solutions employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Jan 22, 2023

Great Experience

Supply planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, work on your own pace, mostly independent work.

Cons

It's hard to take time off knowing you'll have to come back with a lot of work to catch.

Univar Solutions Response

3y

Thank you for your contributions to the Supply Planning team. Univar Solutions is a place Where People Matter and we are happy to hear that you are having a great experience and enjoying your flexible work environment. We also take pride in being a place Where the Best People Want to Work. We encourage a work life balance and want our employees take advantage of their FTO whenever they feel it’s needed. We love to boast about our meeting free Friday afternoons which allow employees to catch up. We also encourage you to have open communications with your manager prior to taking time off to help offset the workload when returning. We appreciate your review!

4.0

Jan 19, 2023

Great place to work

Buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Univar is a great place to work! Company culture is great, coworkers are friendly and office is nice.

Cons

Need to come on site /wfh only a few days a week. Red tape

Univar Solutions Response

3y

Thank you for your dedication and contributions to Univar Solutions Buying team. We love hearing your shout outs regarding our great culture, friendly co-workers and welcoming office. We are a place Where People Matter and are glad you’re here!

1.0

Jan 18, 2023

Not recommended

Billing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Workload is sustainable. Work can be rewarding

Cons

Micromanagement Required to make up in office days (if missed due to PTO or Company Holiday)

Univar Solutions Response

3y

Thank you for your valuable contributions to Univar Solutions. We appreciate your candid feedback and will share your comments with our leadership team. All the best to you!

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