Does Univar Solutions pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Univar Solutions employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Univar Solutions. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Univar Solutions?

50% of Univar Solutions employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Univar Solutions 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Univar Solutions?

Account Manager (73) , Customer Service Representative (46) , Supply Planner (29) , Manager (26) , Material Handler (24) , Sales (24) , Sales Manager (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Administrative Assistant (12) , Customer Service Specialist (12) , Estagiário (12) , Analyst (11) , Customer Account Partner (11) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (11) , Sales Account Manager (11)

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

"Good benefits and some nice co" ((in 139 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 118 reviews)); "Decent and decent pay." ((in 75 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 42 reviews)); "Salaries are good for the industry." ((in 34 reviews))

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

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 105 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 44 reviews)); "Managers don't even give you a chance." ((in 30 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 21 reviews)); "No career advancement or training." ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about Univar Solutions layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Univar Solutions locations?

Dublin , Chicago , Redmond , Houston , Downers Grove , Phoenix , Los Angeles , The Woodlands , Columbus , Dallas , Bedford Park , Morrisville , Atlanta , Strongsville , Twinsburg , San Jose , Norcross , Commerce , Denver , Kent , Birmingham , Salt Lake City , Conroe , New York , Waxahachie , Odessa , Seattle , Providence , Pittsburgh , Tampa

Univar Solutions reviews

3.2

50% would recommend to a friend

(1,246 total reviews)

David Jukes

49% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,246 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Univar Solutions employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Jun 2, 2021

The Ceremonial Bugle Begins to Play Taps

Administration

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company is really successful at driving a business into the ground.

Cons

No one cares. The goal it seems is to become the worst run business EVERRRRRR!

Univar Solutions Response

4y

Thank you for your 10+ years of dedication to Univar Solutions. We appreciate your feedback, and as an organization that embraces change and continues to strive for growth and continuous improvement, we value hearing from you. We encourage you to reach out to your manager or local HRBP to discuss your specific concerns.

2.0

Feb 24, 2021

You're on your own

Accounts receivable specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PTO, colleagues, OT opportunity, parental leave

Cons

No training, short-staffed, deceptive managers, no growth opportunities

Univar Solutions Response

5y

Thank you for your review, and for highlighting our industry-leading benefits. We appreciate your insightful feedback, which will be shared with our Leadership team. We take input seriously and are always looking at ways to improve. If your job-related concerns continue, we'd encourage you to contact your HR Business Partner or manager.

2.0

Feb 14, 2021

Frustrating and disorganized

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very safety conscious and responded well to covid-19

Cons

Disorganized, underpaid, high stress need better training on job functions and organizational structure

Univar Solutions Response

5y

Thank you for your candid review. As a Customer Service Representative, you are playing a critical role in the future of Univar Solutions. We take pride in being a place Where People Matter and will ensure your feedback is shared with the appropriate leaders.

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