Is Eastman a good company to work for?

Eastman has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 2,869 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months. 56% of employees would recommend working at Eastman to a friend and 39% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Eastman have been left by employees working as Integrated Global Supply Chain , Customer Service Representative and Engineering Co-Op .

Does Eastman pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Eastman employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Eastman. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Eastman?

56% of Eastman employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Eastman 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Eastman?

Chemical Engineer (76) , Manager (59) , Systems Analyst (56) , Engineer (50) , Director (42) , Chemical Operator (37) , Mechanical Engineer (33) , Intern (30) , Lab Technician (30) , Customer Service Representative (27) , Laboratory Technician (26) , Operator (25) , Administrative Assistant (23) , Process Engineer (23) , Operations (22)

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

"The people I work with are great people and really good at what they do." ((in 226 reviews)); "Good benefits and PTO." ((in 189 reviews)); "Great culture and values that helps employees feel identified with the company in a short period of time" ((in 187 reviews)); "They have good pay and work with you in hours" ((in 168 reviews)); "There is a good work/life balance with most managers understanding you have a life outside the office." ((in 129 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lots of meetings without enough time to do the actual work" ((in 91 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless." ((in 34 reviews)); "Had a very bad manager for the engineering team." ((in 32 reviews)); "Lack of ethics from the leadership down through the organization" ((in 28 reviews)); "lack of diversity" ((in 20 reviews))

What are employees saying about Eastman layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Eastman locations?

Kingsport , Longview , Martinsville , Saint Louis , Springfield , Texas City , Anniston , Johnson City , Fieldale , Saint Gabriel , Pace , Houston , Miami , Sauget , East Kingsport , Pittsburgh , Jefferson Hills , Chicago , Jonesborough , Monongahela , Tri-Cities , New York , Trenton , Raleigh , Knoxville , Chestertown , Indian Orchard , Tennessee City , Oxford , Tuscaloosa

Eastman reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(2,484 total reviews)

Mark J. Costa

42% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

Eastman has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2,484 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Eastman 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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2K reviews

5.0

Jul 18, 2013

It has been a fantastic journey during the 8 years I have spent with Eastman Chemical.

Principal research scientist

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Pros

I really didn't know what to expect when I joined Eastman. From the first day, I was totally amazed by how close everyone seemed to be. All my co-workers were truly friends both at work and outside of work. I had been involved in the Pharmaceutical Industry for almost 20 years before coming to Eastman 8 years ago, and I just assumed internally rivalry and a stressful work environment was the norm for any large company. I have never experienced any of that since I've been here. Everyone speaks when you meet them in the hallways or in the parking lot. Even people you don't even know! Salary and benefits are competitive with other large companies, and every day is a new experience. I can honestly say I have never dreaded going to work one single day while being an employee at Eastman.

Cons

There really aren't any. I probably work harder here than any place I have been employed previously, but that's a choice I and almost all the people I know here have made.

5.0

Jul 18, 2013

Employer that looks out for employees & investors with headquarters in Kingsport TN. What is Eastman Chemical Company ?

Integrated global supply chain

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Pros

Challenging work environment with a commitment to growth in individuals and the business. Have achieved year over year increase in earning for past 3 years and working toward this for 2013. Employees are rewarded for meeting and exceeding annual goals. Safety at work is a priority for all employees and this mindset spills over to our lives outside of the work environment. Short, easy commutes to work with little traffic.

Cons

Small regional airport and rural communities -- personally I like this but those who are looking for a metropolitan area would see this as a Con. Shopping in the Tri-Cities area will not offer the variety available in a larger or metropolitan area.

5.0

Jul 18, 2013

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Eastman cares about its employees & the local community. Upper management very approachable. Will not hire folks strictly on the basis of their expertise, they must also have people skills. If someone is put into a position of managing people and they aren't good at it, they will move them out of that position & find something more suitable for them. Team members are heard and don't have to endure supervisors who are not good managers of people. If an effort is shelved, they try really hard to find positions for folks that are displaced.

Cons

Movements within the company seem to be kept secret even from the folks moving into new positions, sometimes until a few minutes before it is announced which seems rather odd to me.

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