Does Mars pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mars employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mars. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mars?

87% of Mars employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mars 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mars?

Territory Sales Manager (73) , Intern (71) , Manager (63) , Estagiário (60) , Machine Operator (60) , Project Manager (56) , Brand Manager (51) , Analyst (45) , chef de secteur GMS (40) , Sales (38) , Senior Manager (36) , Analista (35) , Sales Representative (35) , Internship (34) , Financial Analyst (33)

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

"Mars has a great culture that embraces a high level of responsibility and freedom for their associates." ((in 479 reviews)); "And the benefits are great!" ((in 430 reviews)); "Great people and diversity" ((in 350 reviews)); "The work life balance is great and the fact that you work for a company who makes candy" ((in 227 reviews)); "Good pay and thriving company" ((in 173 reviews))

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

"Mars principles could not prevent some very bad managers from deliberately damaging talented associates' careers." ((in 69 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership that drives the real talent away." ((in 62 reviews)); "Long hours and shift work" ((in 47 reviews)); "Once you are two big you, the communication is more difficult as well as sharp and clear and consistent ideas and directions" ((in 35 reviews)); "Upper management is arrogant, political, and disrespectful." ((in 34 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mars layoffs in 2026?

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

What Mars locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel , Orléans , Haguenau , Paris , Aimargues , Strasbourg , Ernolsheim

Mars reviews

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4.3

87% would recommend to a friend

(4,393 total reviews)

Poul Weihrauch

92% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Career opportunities

3.9

Senior management

Mars has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,393 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Mars employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Industrie manufacturière industry (3.5 stars).

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4K reviews

4.0

Jan 14, 2026

Good company to work for

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great atmosphere, great people, good environment, good benefits, great work life balance

Cons

Really hard to get internal promotion

5.0

Jan 14, 2026

Healthy Work Culture

National key account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits - Medical Aid subsidized, Pension contribution, Disability/Funeral & Death benefit. If in Sales, you are supported with fuel and cellphone allowance. Work culture - Mars has such a healthy work culture. Management is very supportive and fair.

Cons

I have not experienced any cons yet.

Mars Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to write a review to share your experience with us and provide such great feedback. We are committed to our Associates' wellbeing and development and we're happy to hear you're having a positive experience with us. If you would like to share any additional feedback or recommendations, please get in touch with your People and Organization team. Thank you!

4.0

Jan 13, 2026

Production Manager at Mars

Production manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very stable company strong in the Market

Cons

Recruitment quite soft no dig dive into assessment prior

Mars Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to write a review to share your experience with us and provide such great feedback. We are committed to our Associates' wellbeing and development and we're happy to hear you're having a positive experience with us. If you would like to share any additional feedback or recommendations, please get in touch with your People and Organization team. Thank you!

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