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

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3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(680 total reviews)

Paul Manning

76% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Senior management

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).

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680 reviews

2.0

Jul 22, 2013

Management by fear

Manager

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Business Outlook

Pros

Good technical facilities and support. Ability to be market leaders if skill retained. Produce quality products

Cons

Everyone too terrified to make decisions. Management has responsibility but no authority. People are fired for the smallest thing. Everyone covers their back. Poor retention of senior staff. Head Office out of touch with global markets and staff.

2.0

Jun 9, 2013

Old fashioned company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and pay but low raises

Cons

Sensient is a very strict company to work for. Very strict dress code and rules, lots of pressure on the employees, not a place to grow, you would do the same job for 20 or 25 years if you don't move forwrad and leave to work in another place, no matter what you say about having the ability to give more.

2.0

Jun 3, 2013

High stress yes, high tech no.

Technical

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Sensient is an established company not a startup and stock value is a matter of record. Product lines have weathered recent recession fairly well. Corporate culture and values are defined so you know what to expect without fluctuations or surprises.

Cons

Growth has largely been by acquisitions rather than innovations internally. Wants to become a high tech company but lacks understanding of the investments and cultural adaptations it takes to transform to that. Look at how few patents are granted as indication of priority for R&D. Culture focused on production, sales and profits and of course quarterly stock reports. Most employees are treated as expendable and to follow orders. Management was by directive not objective. Leadership, creativity, team work, and celebrating success were not common.

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