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 8% 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 (72) , Customer Service Representative (46) , Supply Planner (29) , Manager (26) , Material Handler (24) , Sales (23) , Sales Manager (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Administrative Assistant (12) , Customer Service Specialist (12) , Estagiário (12) , Analyst (11) , Sales Account Manager (11) , Buyer (10) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (10)

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

"Good Benefits and great 401K" ((in 137 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 116 reviews)); "Decent and decent pay." ((in 80 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 33 reviews))

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

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 109 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 45 reviews)); "Managers don't even give you a chance." ((in 30 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 19 reviews)); "long hours in challenging environment." ((in 13 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.

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3.1

50% would recommend to a friend

(1,241 total reviews)

David Jukes

47% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,241 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 Commerce de détail et de gros industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews

2.0

Mar 24, 2025

Lazy management

Material handler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay benefits and can hide and not work

Cons

Lazy supervisors - play favorites

Univar Solutions Response

Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you find value in the pay and benefits—providing competitive compensation and support is something we take seriously. We also understand your concerns about leadership and fairness. Strong, consistent management is essential to a healthy work environment, and we’re committed to holding all leaders to high standards of accountability and equity. Your input helps us continue to improve and create a more supportive workplace for everyone.

2.0

Mar 21, 2025

It’s entry level

Billing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay was good while there

Cons

Micro management was very high

Univar Solutions Response

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you found the pay competitive during your time with us. Compensation is an important part of feeling valued, and we’re happy it met your expectations. We also understand that micromanagement can be frustrating. We’re working to empower our teams with more autonomy and trust, and feedback like yours helps us identify where we can improve leadership practices. Thank you again for sharing your experience—it helps us grow.

4.0

Mar 15, 2025

Salary

Data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a new graduate, you get to learn and develop many technical skills

Cons

Career growth is somewhat limited

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