Does Orica pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Orica employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Orica. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Orica?

84% of Orica employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Orica 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Orica?

Manager (21) , Engineer (16) , Analyst (8) , Finance (7) , MMU Operator (7) , Senior Manager (6) , Finance Business Partner (5) , Graduate Engineer (5) , Sales Manager (5) , Supervisor (5) , Account Coordinator (4) , Coordinator (4) , Intern (4) , Operador De Campo (4) , Product Manager (4)

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

"great people to work with in the team" ((in 46 reviews)); "Good benefits but too few" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good pay but depends on the department and generally speaking good bonus'." ((in 23 reviews)); "Good work life balance most of the time" ((in 18 reviews)); "Salary is good" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Poor management" ((in 24 reviews)); "Upper management is lost, no direction, no loyalty and no communication." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good company with some bad managers unfortunately." ((in 8 reviews)); "Constant restructuring, no clear strategy, High turnover, senior management with serious ego issues, low morale all make for a very poor experience." ((in 6 reviews)); "Flexible hours (so long as they include and exceed 8am" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Orica layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Orica locations?

Watkins , Denver , Opelika , Jeffersonville , Morris , Marion , Liberty , Brooklyn , Canada , Louisville , Madisonville , Raleigh , Gold Hill , Dallas , New Braunfels , Nashville , Aurora , Winnemucca , Columbus , Joanna , Homer , Warrenton , Africa , Southeast Newberry

Orica reviews

4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(482 total reviews)

Sanjeev Ghandi

93% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

Orica has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 482 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Orica 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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Reviews by job title

482 reviews

1.0

Apr 7, 2015

Sociopathic behaviour and bullying are embedded in this company

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global market opportunities. Were world leaders in safety systems. Had excellent Engineering management systems and were leaders in contributing to Australian Standards.

Cons

I worked for this company when it formed and I left in the mid 2000s. I have submitted this review to let prospective employees know that the ugly traits mentioned in recent reviews have been imbedded in the company ever since it formed. Strong culture of bullying (including high profile case that ended up in court) and sociopaths (managers who only care about their own self interests and have no loyalty to the company).

3.0

Nov 5, 2020

Dysfunctional Leadership

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive culture - at times and as long as you tow the official lines and nod yes.

Cons

- Selfish leadership - Focus on personal gain and interests - Too much focus on form and optics rather than substance - Yes man rewards - always - Extremely diluted and weak assurance and compliance regimes

1.0

Sep 11, 2020

Once was awesome. Now toxic.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global reach. Leader in their market segment. Exciting and diverse work. Met and worked with some extraordinary people along the way.

Cons

The culture has deteriorated over the last decade. Management team is full of sycophants. Cronyism is rife. The business has simply thrown away so much experience and talent that got them to where they are, to be replaced by mates from mining companies with no idea about what it means to run a global explosives manufacturing enterprise and little concern for people. Then they leave or are thrown out and the cycle continues. Everyone is constantly watching their back for the next round of heads to be chopped. There is almost no one i know who has not been executed by management and had their full time contract terminated. There is a culture of bullying and harassment that goes with the pressure applied.

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