Is Mars a good company to work for?

Mars has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 6,773 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 86% of employees would recommend working at Mars to a friend and 77% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Mars have been left by employees working as Sales Analyst , Intern and Manager .

Does Mars pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mars employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mars. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mars?

86% of Mars employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mars 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mars?

Territory Sales Manager (73) , Intern (72) , Manager (63) , Estagiário (60) , Machine Operator (60) , Project Manager (56) , Brand Manager (51) , Analyst (47) , chef de secteur GMS (40) , Sales (38) , Senior Manager (36) , Analista (35) , Sales Representative (35) , Internship (34) , Financial Analyst (33)

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

"Mars has a great culture that embraces a high level of responsibility and freedom for their associates." ((in 486 reviews)); "And the benefits are great!" ((in 408 reviews)); "Great people and diversity" ((in 346 reviews)); "The work life balance is great and the fact that you work for a company who makes candy" ((in 226 reviews)); "Good pay and benifits." ((in 198 reviews))

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

"Mars principles could not prevent some very bad managers from deliberately damaging talented associates' careers." ((in 75 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership that drives the real talent away." ((in 61 reviews)); "Long hours and lots of weekends." ((in 47 reviews)); "Upper management is arrogant, political, and disrespectful." ((in 33 reviews)); "Once you are two big you, the communication is more difficult as well as sharp and clear and consistent ideas and directions" ((in 33 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mars layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Mars locations?

Chicago , Hackettstown , Franklin , Newark , Nashville , New York , Waco , Los Angeles , Cleveland , Fort Smith , Topeka , McLean , Chattanooga , Yorkville , Columbus , Flowery Branch , Albany , Burr Ridge , Mount Olive , Greenville , Mattoon , Mc Lean , Kansas City , Atlanta , Saint Louis , Elizabethtown , Houston , West Chester , Germantown , Brentwood

Mars reviews

4.3

86% would recommend to a friend

(4,409 total reviews)

Poul Weihrauch

91% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

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Mars has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,409 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Mars employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

3.0

Jan 9, 2025

Ok but does not live upto the hype

Head of talent acquisition

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary and benefits and training

Cons

Nepotism is rife if your face fits then you are ok

5.0

Jan 6, 2025

Amazing Place To Work

Product owner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Super friendly culture, great benefits, great people, great company!

Cons

None at all. Mars is a great place to work and build a career.

Mars Response

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We’re delighted to hear you had a positive experience with us and thank you for sharing your review. We’re deeply committed to the wellbeing and development of our Associates and know how important it is to feel supported at work and throughout your career. Please feel free to get in touch with your People and Organization team if you’d like to share any more feedback or recommendations.

5.0

Jan 6, 2025

Love Mars

Revenue manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, benefits, and ability to empower associates

Cons

Not easy for people who do not create social networks easily

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