Does Domtar pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Domtar employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Domtar. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Domtar?

50% of Domtar employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Domtar 3.0 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 Domtar?

Engineer (14) , Machine Operator (14) , Process Engineer (12) , Operator (9) , Analyst (8) , Laborer (8) , Manager (8) , Administrative Assistant (7) , Reliability Engineer (7) , Power Engineer (6) , Accountant (5) , Director (5) , Electrician (5) , Inside Sales Account Manager (5) , Project Manager (5)

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

"Pay is good and hourly" ((in 79 reviews)); "benefits are good but expensive" ((in 53 reviews)); "Great people and work enviornment" ((in 46 reviews)); "Good salary and good environment" ((in 23 reviews)); "Culture at Domtar is great" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Cheap Asian upper management, offer low package , ask to do everything" ((in 16 reviews)); "Long hours and some people are not nice to new people" ((in 11 reviews)); "No guidance or leadership." ((in 10 reviews)); "Very bureaucratic, nothing gets done, managers are afraid to make decision, top management backstab each other to gain power,finger pointing culture instead of working to solve issues." ((in 10 reviews)); "Micro managing and poor communication" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Domtar layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Domtar locations?

Fort Mill , Kingsport , Greenville , Delaware , Hawesville , Ashdown , Bennettsville , Port Huron , Nekoosa , Calhoun , Coosa Pines , Charlotte , Irving , Cerritos , Rock Hill , Addison , Owensboro , Plymouth , Menominee , Raleigh , Glenwood , Johnsonburg , Tatum , Childersburg , Mahopac , Rothschild , Wausau , Detroit , Nashville , Dallas

Domtar reviews

3.0

50% would recommend to a friend

(579 total reviews)

John D. Williams

6% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

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Domtar has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 579 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Domtar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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579 reviews

3.0

May 12, 2016

Domtar Fort Mill review

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits package, great Fort Mill location, beautiful campus!

Cons

Corporate reporting structure went through major changes in 2014, leadership was poor in management and above level. Corporate HR lacks talent to make necessary organizational changes and oversee HR policies and procedures. Has good "ole boy culture" and lacks diversity

2.0

Apr 13, 2016

Traffic Coordinator

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worked with great people pay is average for the area.

Cons

Domtar preaches employee caring and concern but definitely does not practice what they preach.

4.0

Feb 23, 2016

Great Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very dedicated and professional people willing to go the extra mile

Cons

Growing pains with expansion, and not a clear career ladder for salaried positions

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