Does Arla Foods pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Arla Foods employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Arla Foods. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Arla Foods?

83% of Arla Foods employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Arla Foods 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Arla Foods?

Student Assistant (23) , Manager (10) , Intern (9) , Internship (9) , Category Manager (8) , Machine Operator (8) , Senior Manager (8) , Warehouse Worker (8) , Process Operator (7) , Project Manager (7) , Warehouse Operative (7) , Dispatch Operative (6) , Engineer (6) , Accountant (5) , Brand Manager (5)

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

"Good team and people there" ((in 36 reviews)); "good work life balance" ((in 27 reviews)); "Pay was good and very good organised people" ((in 24 reviews)); "My colleagues were great and friendly." ((in 22 reviews)); "And good opportunities for voicing your opinions." ((in 16 reviews))

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

"stupid shifts and bad management" ((in 18 reviews)); "Low salary on the position of trainee" ((in 16 reviews)); "Managers do not always walk the talk" ((in 10 reviews)); "No bonuses and the coffee could be better" ((in 9 reviews)); "Long hours, time away from home" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Arla Foods layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Arla Foods locations?

Basking Ridge , Appleton , Jersey City , Denmark , Denmark , New Brunswick , Kaukauna , Green Bay , Greenleaf , Denmark , Everett , Sweden , Poland , Warsaw Center

Arla Foods reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(559 total reviews)

Peder Tuborgh

88% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

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Arla Foods has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 559 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Arla Foods employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

559 reviews

1.0

May 21, 2017

finance analyst

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

fast changing market Good people competitive business

Cons

Slow organization. bad location bad management bad outlook for future.

1.0

Mar 14, 2017

Bullying and harassment at work.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None.The only pros that you are still getting paid to cover basic expenses.

Cons

Some employees are encouraged by management to bully and harass other employees to easier control personnel.As a result,awful work culture and low morale.Constant rotation of personnel

5.0

Mar 9, 2017

Coordinator

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very good developing, lots of opportunities, international mobility is a key to success, good salaries bands, diversity of daily tasks, new projects, CSR actions, mission and vision aligned with day to day tasks

Cons

not so much cons, big focus on standarisation,

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finance analyst

Bullying and harassment at work.

Coordinator

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