Is Unilever a good company to work for?

Unilever has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 20,617 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at Unilever to a friend and 63% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Unilever have been left by employees working as Category Manager , Supply Chain Co-Op and Marketing Intern .

Does Unilever pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Unilever employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Unilever. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Unilever?

79% of Unilever employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Unilever 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Unilever?

Intern (451) , Assistant Manager (300) , Brand Manager (283) , Internship (270) , Manager (245) , Assistant Brand Manager (221) , Promotor De Merchandising (192) , Estagiário (174) , Marketing (162) , Marketing Intern (152) , Project Manager (140) , Coordenador (137) , Finance Manager (132) , Analista (128) , Management Trainee (102)

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

"great culture and most of the colleagues are very knowledgable" ((in 922 reviews)); "The people you work with are great and are the only thing keeping this place together." ((in 847 reviews)); "Good benefits and they keep open the possibility to work remote (at least in my role)" ((in 714 reviews)); "Good work life balance and flexibility." ((in 645 reviews)); "Most of the time the work was not exceptionally hard and the pay is good for the area." ((in 320 reviews))

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

"Low salaries compared to market i.e external NAM paid more than Unilever account controller." ((in 504 reviews)); "Poor management they only hire their friends and family" ((in 242 reviews)); "Career progression is slow but that doesn’t mean HR isn’t open to discuss career goals and help you achieve it." ((in 169 reviews)); "bad managers can ruin the job for you" ((in 160 reviews)); "late working hours even on weekdays" ((in 149 reviews))

What are employees saying about Unilever layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Unilever locations?

Englewood Cliffs , Englewood , Trumbull , New York , Chicago , Covington , Shelton , Sikeston , Hoboken , Jonesboro , Independence , Jefferson City , Raeford , Lisle , Jersey City , Newark , Rogers , Hammond , Suffolk , Los Angeles , Burlington , Minneapolis , New Century , Baltimore , San Francisco , Henderson , Kansas City , Washington , San Juan , Cincinnati

Unilever reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(11,406 total reviews)

Hein Schumacher

66% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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Unilever has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 11,406 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Unilever 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

11K reviews

3.0

Oct 30, 2025

Needs Clarity

Senior brand manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people to work with

Cons

Not a people's first organization anymore

3.0

Jun 17, 2025

Reflections on My Experience at Unilever Prestige

Sr data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unilever is a highly respected and well-established company in the industry, making it a sought-after partner for many vendors. This reputation brings a strong sense of confidence and reassurance, knowing you're working with an organization recognized for its credibility and stability.

Cons

I worked for Unilever Prestige, a subsidiary of Unilever. Overall, the experience was positive, though there were some noticeable challenges. One of the main issues was a lack of cohesion between Prestige and the broader Unilever organization—at times, it felt like the two were operating in silos despite being under the same corporate umbrella. This disconnect was especially evident in the IT domain, where there was a significant gap in integration and support. Many infrastructure elements were controlled by Unilever, limiting Prestige’s ability to operate independently. At the same time, the Prestige team didn’t receive the level of support needed to bridge those limitations effectively. In summary, while the role had its rewarding aspects, there was a recurring sense of misalignment and insufficient support that created confusion and impacted performance.

2.0

Apr 30, 2025

It was fine

Associate account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the pay was good enough

Cons

Got laid off so that sucked

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Needs Clarity

Reflections on My Experience at Unilever Prestige

It was fine

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