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?

52% 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, 2.9 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 great 401K" ((in 139 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 113 reviews)); "Decent and decent pay." ((in 81 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 47 reviews)); "Great culture and growing business" ((in 31 reviews))

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

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 108 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 46 reviews)); "Answer: Terrible managers that are promoted based on who they know not what they know." ((in 30 reviews)); "No career advancement or training." ((in 26 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 22 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

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3.2

52% would recommend to a friend

(1,247 total reviews)

David Jukes

49% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,247 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).

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1K reviews

4.0

Jan 19, 2022

Great Company ... but operates with too many layers of management

Laboratory technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation Excellent instrumentation Safety is a priority Materials and methods are first rate as are the products they distribute

Cons

Excessive layers of middle management - Nexeo did it with half the people Slow to promote Poor training - you better know the instrumentation beforehand Amazingly 'woke"

Univar Solutions Response

Thank you for your review and for your 10+ years of contributions to our Lab Tech team. We appreciate your callouts about our Serious About Safety value, excellent instrumentation and competitive compensation. At Univar Solutions we are focused on a Together We Win attitude across the organization and training is very important to us. We encourage you to reach out to your manager or HRBP to address these concerns because we want all our employees to have the right tools and feel supported. We continue to strive to be a place where the best people want to work and committed to providing our employees with a positive experience.

2.0

Oct 21, 2021

Toxic environment

Truck driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Steady work pulling hazmat loads

Cons

Benefits suck, management is terrible

Univar Solutions Response

Thanks for your 10+ years of service and many miles, as part of our Driving team. We're happy to see you've given us the highest rating for work-life balance as that matters greatly in the transportation industry! We encourage you to voice your concerns around management with your local HR Business Partner. Your feedback is very important to us, and thanks for taking the time to leave a review!

3.0

Sep 5, 2021

Frustrated

Inventory control coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits, nothing else. This is just a paycheck now.

Cons

Long work hours in the heat, too much favoritism, old building where everything breaks, disconnected management team, no opportunity for growth unless it's someone manager favors

Univar Solutions Response

Thank you for your candid feedback and for calling out our industry leading benefits and competitive pay. Univar Solutions wants to ensure that all employees across all levels of the organization are treated fairly and with respect. We're sorry to hear this has not been your experience. We encourage you to reach out to your HRBP and discuss your concerns. Your feedback is important to us and will be shared with our Leadership.

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