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 140 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 116 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 48 reviews)); "Salaries are good for the industry." ((in 30 reviews))

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

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 102 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 44 reviews)); "Answer: Terrible managers that are promoted based on who they know not what they know." ((in 28 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 24 reviews)); "Long hours and a lot of days" ((in 14 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

2.0

May 14, 2020

No value for technology

Software test automation engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Here you get lot of flexibility and have very good work life balance.

Cons

There is is no scope or enough money for advance technology or even for any quality check here.

Univar Solutions Response

Thank you for acknowledging the flexibility and work/life balance offered at Univar Solutions! High-quality technology is an integral piece of our business strategy and we are working to ensure that our team members have the access they need to innovative technology tools. In this ever-evolving digital environment, we will continue to assess our technology as the needs arise. We appreciate your feedback!

4.0

May 13, 2020

Good For The Pay

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Lunches paid by company for customer meetings -Company car -Managers understand when sales may be up or down -Good company culture

Cons

-Hard to take real vacations, keep checking email to keep up with work -Sometimes hard to get quick answers from certain positions -Many online meetings/training that aren't needed

Univar Solutions Response

Thank you for leaving a review. We're so happy you've cited compensation, culture and other benefits as Pros of working for Univar Solutions. We're a place Where People Matter, and that includes taking our employees' work/life balance seriously. We certainly encourage you to take some PTO to unplug, rest and recharge your batteries.

3.0

Dec 26, 2019

Disposable Employees

Environmental tech ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Perks included lap top, iPhone, p-card, travel & entertainment account, uniforms, PTO, benefits. Progressive in keeping up with latest technology.

Cons

Management making decisions about your future employment status and keeping you in the dark about it. Not actually lying but withholding the truth.

Univar Solutions Response

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We encourage managers to be transparent with team members as much as possible. We understand that the work over the last year to integrate our businesses and create a new company has not been without challenges, but our commitment to our values and transparency remains firm. Our team members continue to be our most valued resource.

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