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 142 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 116 reviews)); "Good pay and that’s about it" ((in 77 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 42 reviews)); "Salaries are good for the industry." ((in 29 reviews))

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

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 109 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 45 reviews)); "Managers don't even give you a chance." ((in 29 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 22 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

3.0

Sep 20, 2022

It’s a job, nothing more

Senior supply chain planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

After COVID, have been able to work remotely 3 out of 5 days a week. 401k matching, benefits

Cons

No transparency from upper management and hypocrisy. Pay isn’t great. Managers micromanage

Univar Solutions Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and recognizing our flexible culture and industry-leading benefits. We appreciate your honesty and candidness. We strongly encourage you to connect with your HRBP for support and guidance. We have shared your feedback with our leaders and will follow through accordingly.

5.0

Sep 20, 2022

Great place to work

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible. Treat you like an adult. Great benefits.

Cons

Sometimes difficult to build relationships and collaborate when people resist coming in to the office.

Univar Solutions Response

3y

Thank you for recognizing our industry leading benefits and flexible work schedule. As a place Where People Matter, we want our employees to feel connected and supported by their team. We encourage communication with your manager or HRBP to discuss ways teams can better collaborate. We will continue to do our best and promote our Together We Win attitude!

4.0

Sep 18, 2022

Great place to work

Lead business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Innovative, committed, strong performance, financially stable, good leadership

Cons

Limited growth opportunities and occasional lack of vision or direction.

Univar Solutions Response

3y

We first want to thank you for your 9+ years of dedication and contributions to our team. We appreciate your call outs and recognizing the many reasons why our employees stay working at Univar Solutions! We encourage employees to have open communication with their managers and HRBP’s to discuss their career path and explore our Career Navigator tools to learn about growth opportunities. Keep up the great work!

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