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 other fields" ((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

(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

3.0

Oct 2, 2025

A good start in the field

Sales and marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very little work, paid lunches and clear corporate structure

Cons

No influence whatsoever, everything is decided in HQ

LG Chem Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate you sharing both some pros and cons you experienced during your 3-4 years working for LG Chem.

3.0

Jun 15, 2025

Good people; low salary

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are lots of great people around who are willing to help

Cons

Management doesn't seem to care much about working-level employees; low salaries

LG Chem Response

1y

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

3.0

May 16, 2025

Not bad

Researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Clean facility and good location

Cons

Lower salary than other competitors

LG Chem Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We will share this with our Headquarters team since you live in Seoul.

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