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 great 401K" ((in 141 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 118 reviews)); "Good pay and that’s about it" ((in 82 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 43 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 44 reviews)); "Managers don't even give you a chance." ((in 29 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 21 reviews)); "Corporate office is full of favoritism and when issues come up, leadership blame others." ((in 17 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

(1,243 total reviews)

David Jukes

47% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.2 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

2.0

Mar 21, 2025

It’s entry level

Billing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay was good while there

Cons

Micro management was very high

Univar Solutions Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you found the pay competitive during your time with us. Compensation is an important part of feeling valued, and we’re happy it met your expectations. We also understand that micromanagement can be frustrating. We’re working to empower our teams with more autonomy and trust, and feedback like yours helps us identify where we can improve leadership practices. Thank you again for sharing your experience—it helps us grow.

4.0

Mar 15, 2025

Salary

Data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a new graduate, you get to learn and develop many technical skills

Cons

Career growth is somewhat limited

5.0

Mar 11, 2025

Great people , poor plan

Business development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people at this organization are great, top to bottom. All individuals who have your best interest at heart.

Cons

Unfortunately, its owned by an investment company and numbers are all that make sense to them.

Univar Solutions Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We’re delighted to hear that you value the people at Univar Solutions and their commitment to supporting one another. We understand your concerns about planning and the focus on data, and we appreciate your perspective. Feedback like yours helps us work toward better alignment between business priorities and team morale. Thank you for being part of our journey.

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Jobs at Univar Solutions

Material Handler - Chester, VA