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 benefit and great insurance" ((in 27 reviews)); "Stable to work and good people" ((in 21 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area" ((in 12 reviews)); "growing company with nice 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 28 reviews)); "Korean Culture: A lot of Korean managers" ((in 18 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 9 reviews)); "Power hungry, micro manager, selfish CEO" ((in 3 reviews)); "Korean mentality oriented, limited career opportunities" ((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

(312 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 312 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

312 reviews

2.0

May 15, 2026

Great healthcare but struggles with leadership and support

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

“Free” PPO healthcare Great industry experience

Cons

Micromanagement Rigid expectations Busy work Disorganization Lack of support Poor leadership Minimal to no opportunity for growth Compensation does not always reflect performance or responsibilities Poor localization

LG Chem Response

1mo

We appreciate you leaving some advice you would like to share with our management team.

5.0

May 15, 2026

Great location and smart peers, but leadership instability

Sustainability specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Location is really good and peers are smart and young

Cons

Lots of changes in leadership

LG Chem Response

1mo

Thank you for providing feedback. We noticed you are in Seoul and will forward your comments to Headquarters.

3.0

May 13, 2026

Great learning opportunities but slow decision-making

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

had learnt alot in every field

Cons

slow decision-making in every field

LG Chem Response

1mo

Thank you for leaving a review. We appreciate hearing from our current employees on what areas we can improve.

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