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 8% 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 (23) , Sales Manager (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Administrative Assistant (12) , Customer Service Specialist (12) , Estagiário (12) , Analyst (11) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (11) , Sales Account Manager (11) , Buyer (10)

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

"Good benefits and some nice co" ((in 140 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 117 reviews)); "Decent and decent pay." ((in 79 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 41 reviews)); "Salaries are good for the industry." ((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 45 reviews)); "Managers don't even give you a chance." ((in 32 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 22 reviews)); "Favoritism is blatantly obvious yet continues" ((in 15 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

3.1

50% would recommend to a friend

(1,243 total reviews)

David Jukes

47% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,243 reviews)

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Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,243 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

Sep 3, 2025

Review

Contract reviewer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It has an excellent Contracts Department

Cons

It's a Private Equity owned firm

Univar Solutions Response

6mo

We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had a great experience with our Contracts Department. We take pride in building strong, knowledgeable teams that support our business and employees effectively. Your recognition means a lot, and we’ll be sure to share this with the team. We appreciate your review.

5.0

Aug 30, 2025

Great place

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Atmosphere and culture of team work

Cons

Lots of change coming fast. Not bad change its allot to work with

Univar Solutions Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you value our culture and see the changes as positive, even if they come quickly. We understand that rapid change can feel challenging, and we appreciate your adaptability and commitment during these transitions. Our goal is to ensure these changes create even more opportunities for growth and collaboration. We’re happy to hear you consider this a great place to work!

3.0

Aug 25, 2025

Overall Great Stepping Stone

Supply planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work environment, but there was a lot of corporate nepotism/favoritism.

Cons

Top heavy with leadership and very questionable about leaderships desire to promote

Univar Solutions Response

6mo

Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you found the work environment positive and that the role served as a valuable stepping stone. We also understand your concerns and are committed to fostering a fair and transparent workplace where all employees have opportunities to grow based on merit. Your input is important to us!

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