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 64 reviews)); "Good pay provides uniforms and boots" ((in 57 reviews)); "Many great people with great big" ((in 47 reviews)); "Many opportunities to explore various fields" ((in 26 reviews)); "Good salary and perks." ((in 25 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 25 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

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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

5.0

May 21, 2025

Strong Organization!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sensient is a blueprint company for how global orgs should be run. They take the work serious, hold employees to high standards, and have strong values at the core of all decision making. If you want to grow and develop yourself professionally, this is the place to be.

Cons

I do not have anything to note here.

5.0

May 20, 2025

You will love it here.

Sales support coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working here has been one of my favorite professional experiences. The benefits are excellent. They give generous PTO, great health coverage, and my managers are understanding of the work-life balance. What stands out most, though, is how much Sensient values your individual career path. I've felt supported to grow, learn, and pursue opportunities that align with my goals and the goals set by my manager. Leadership genuinely takes the time to understand where you want to go and helps you get there. The people are also wonderful, professional, and friendly. From the day I started, I felt respected and comfortable to ask questions. I've visited some of our other locations and you can tell that people have a sense of value. Each person, regardless of their position, knows that they are an important piece of this company. There are also lots of committed people who have worked here for 10+, 20+, and even 30+ years.

Cons

Overall, I have really loved it here, so I am just being picky with this one. At times, it can be unclear who to go to for specific questions or where to find the right resources. While everyone is generally helpful, have a more defined system or point-of-contact structure would make it easier to navigate the learning process and get timely answers (especially for customers).

3.0

May 15, 2025

Standard Corporate Environment

Quality control technician ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Data-driven, GLP, GMP, Reasonable expectations

Cons

Upper level management not as concerned with cleanliness and quality over time, too distant from general manufacturing

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Jobs at Sensient Technologies

Packaging Operator - 3rd shift