Does Sensient Technologies pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sensient Technologies employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sensient Technologies. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sensient Technologies?

69% of Sensient Technologies employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sensient Technologies 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sensient Technologies?

Sales (20) , Sales Account Manager (18) , Manager (15) , Account Manager (13) , Customer Service Representative (10) , Intern (9) , Director (8) , Sales Manager (8) , Application Technologist (7) , Chemical Operator (7) , Production (6) , Anonymous (5) , Applications Technologist (5) , Chemical Operator II (5) , Regulatory Affairs Specialist (5)

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

"Benefits are good and they try to do things that help employees." ((in 69 reviews)); "Good pay provides uniforms and boots" ((in 59 reviews)); "Many great people with great big" ((in 47 reviews)); "Good salary and perks." ((in 28 reviews)); "Many opportunities to explore various fields" ((in 24 reviews))

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

"Poor management that have no skills or styles other than micro managing with a different day different attitude." ((in 44 reviews)); "Culture is poor and lacks accountability." ((in 27 reviews)); "Poor upper management do not provide clear expectations" ((in 16 reviews)); "Despite presenting as a corporate organization, my experience involved unclear role definition, inconsistent communication, and a high level of micromanagement." ((in 12 reviews)); "4. Manager will watch you closely and it looks like you are thief." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sensient Technologies layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Sensient Technologies locations?

Saint Louis , Hoffman Estates , Turlock , Milwaukee , Chicago , Indianapolis , Livingston , Amboy , South Plainfield , Juneau , Harbor Beach , Merced , Sauget , Lake St Louis , Jersey City , New Brunswick , Newark , Carpentersville , Hoffman , New York , Minneapolis , Avon , Murphys , Los Angeles , Winton , Livermore , Hamburg , Mexico Beach , Turkey

Sensient Technologies reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(680 total reviews)

Paul Manning

76% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (680 reviews)

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Sensient Technologies has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 680 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sensient Technologies 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

680 reviews

4.0

Sep 24, 2025

Good work-life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance Good salary Nice building in a beautiful office park

Cons

The building is a bit crowded Men have to wear a tie

4.0

Sep 7, 2025

Good place to work

Senior product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sensient is a great place to gain international exposure and work with leading beauty and personal care brands. The company has a strong innovation culture and invests in developing unique ingredient technologies, which makes the work interesting and impactful.

Cons

At times the corporate structure can slow down decision-making, and career progression opportunities vary depending on location, but overall it is a solid environment with good resources and opportunities to learn.

5.0

Aug 20, 2025

Great place to build a career - opportunities are endless

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sensient is a great place to build a career - whether you are an office staff team member or production team member. Employees are provided opportunities to learn as much as they want - in any function they want. Someone can start in one functional area and move to another if they show they are willing to learn and take on the responsibility.

Cons

The business can be shortsighted at times - at least on our half of the business. We are also a lean organization, which allows for a lot of opportunity, but also commonly causes burn out and may not be the right fit for someone looking for great work life balance.

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Jobs at Sensient Technologies

Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Packaging Operator - 3rd shift