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 62 reviews)); "Many great people with great big" ((in 49 reviews)); "Many opportunities to explore various fields" ((in 23 reviews)); "Good salary and perks." ((in 21 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)); "No work life balance" ((in 15 reviews)); "Despite presenting as a corporate organization, my experience involved unclear role definition, inconsistent communication, and a high level of micromanagement." ((in 12 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

(682 total reviews)

Paul Manning

76% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (682 reviews)

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Sensient Technologies has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 682 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

682 reviews

4.0

Oct 23, 2018

Great place to work

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sensient provides great opportunity for career growth. The performance and ethics driven environment coupled with independence to make your own decision makes for a great workplace.

Cons

Can improve inter-divisional cross pollination. This has much improved under Paul Manning's leadership

5.0

Oct 16, 2018

endless opportunity for all...

R&d applications technologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In Sensient, I’m allowed to be creative and go as far as I want—*note here: with adequate justification. I was a fresh graduate when they hired me, but my opportunity was not limited. Opinion was heard and taken seriously by the team even up to management level. During my first year in Sensient, I was given opportunity to travel to many different places. When I express an interest in some projects (even seminars/ conference/ etc), I am granted a flexibility to involve in the project—again with adequate justification on how this action would bring value to me and the business. The fact that Sensient involves several different business units, allows big opportunity to not only learn from the current business unit we are working for.. but learning from different BU too.

Cons

Changes occur recently, this might be uncomfortable and confusing for some people. However, these changes appear to be made with the right intention; to make better Sensient. In addition, I see these changes as opportunity to bring more values to the company.

4.0

Oct 15, 2018

Plenty of growth and learning opportunities

Sales representative trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Love the SRT program (2 years) as this allows me to learn across all the business units (huge learning and growth opportunities here) - The Australian team is wonderful - they’re supportive, dedicated and their expertise in their fields is unmatched. - Fast paced, never a boring day

Cons

No cons for me so far. My time with Sensient in the last year and a half has been very positive.

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Jobs at Sensient Technologies

Packaging Operator - 3rd shift