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).

Reviews by job title

313 reviews

1.0

Feb 5, 2026

No

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits with good people

Cons

Management is not very good

LG Chem Response

5mo

Thank you for leaving a review. We always appreciate hearing feedback from former employees.

4.0

Nov 14, 2025

Great Company

Maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent pay & benefits. Work culture is great. You get to learn from some brilliant people.

Cons

It is challenging for some to acclimate in the beginning. The Korean culture is very respectful & not something you just bulldoze into.

LG Chem Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate hearing feedback from our current employees.

5.0

Apr 28, 2025

Excellent Place to Work

Hr manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits Flexible Hours Excellent Management Team

Cons

Wait 60 days until you can get benefits.

LG Chem Response

11mo

Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you have had a positive experience working with us.

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