Below Market Pay, 2% Annual Raises, Unhealthy Work Environment - Anonymous employee BASF Employee Review

1.0
Mar 15, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

None. Company name looks good on your future resume?

Cons

Working at the former BASF Catalysts/Engelhard site is a dead end job. Smart employees try to leave as soon as possible to other locations. Turnover at offices and especially R&D is very high. Senior VPs joke why someone would accept an offer here as opposed to a normal outfit like Exxon or DuPont. Everyone below a 5.1 strata (include technicians) are grossly underpaid (by some 15-20k per year). Bonuses, though promised, are not fully delivered even prorated for your first year. Morale at site is terrible--management treats employees as second class citizens and without respect.

Explore other reviews about BASF

5.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance, good culture, good pay, good benefits

Cons

A lot of bureaucracy, lean staffing

4.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, working flexibility with hybrid schedule

Cons

Lack clear vision, great vacation policy but 0 coverage if you were out so could never be fully offline

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All