Does LG Chem pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, LG Chem employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at LG Chem. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at LG Chem?

45% of LG Chem employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated LG Chem 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at LG Chem?

Manager (15) , Technical Operator (12) , Engineer (9) , Account Manager (8) , Assistant Manager (8) , Sales Manager (7) , Sales Specialist (7) , Research Scientist (6) , Intern (5) , Quality Engineer (5) , Production Engineer (4) , Sales (4) , Sales Associate (4) , Specialist (4) , Systems Engineer (4)

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

"Good benefits with good people" ((in 25 reviews)); "There are lots of great people around who are willing to help" ((in 17 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area" ((in 12 reviews)); "Not bad salary and good colleagues" ((in 10 reviews)); "Good work and life balance" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Low salary compared to similar competitive companies" ((in 24 reviews)); "Korean Culture: A lot of Korean managers" ((in 18 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 9 reviews)); "Work life balance is horrible." ((in 4 reviews)); "The workplace suffers from significant bias, favoring Korean members and selected employees in compensation, promotions, and job task allocations, which are often based on favoritism rather than merit." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about LG Chem layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed LG Chem locations?

Holland , Troy , Atlanta , Ravenna , Detroit , Grand Rapids , Englewood Cliffs , Chicago , East Chicago , Evansville , Culver City , Torrance , Tallahassee , Boston , Buckhead , Tennessee Hills

LG Chem reviews

3.2

45% would recommend to a friend

(313 total reviews)

Dong Choon Kim

50% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

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LG Chem has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 313 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The LG Chem 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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313 reviews

5.0

Feb 22, 2024

The best employer I've worked for!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunities for professional growth, and you are recognized for the hard work that you put into the company. Awesome benefits, and a great collaborative environment! Management acts with integrity and respect for employees and looks out for their best interests.

Cons

Workloads can be a lot at times and you can be asked to do roles outside of your job description.

4.0

Feb 18, 2024

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Specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work hour is regular so work-life balance is good

Cons

Salary is not enough than competitors'

3.0

Feb 4, 2024

good welfare but bad work culture

Quality engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- good salary - long work period

Cons

- bad work culture - difficult to develop job expertise

LG Chem Response

2y

We noticed you are in Cheongju in the North Chungcheong Province in South Korea and appreciate your comments. We will pass this to the local HR team in South Korea. This does not reflect the culture LG Chem America has in the US

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