Does Stepan pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Stepan employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Stepan. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Stepan?

69% of Stepan employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Stepan 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Stepan?

Chemist (6) , Manager (6) , Intern (5) , Operator (5) , Internship (4) , Lab Technician (4) , Supply Chain Planner (4) , Analyst (3) , Production Operator (3) , Project Manager (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Auxiliar De Produção (2) , Business Analyst (2) , Chemical Process Operator (2) , Engenheiro De Processos Pleno (2)

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

"Benefits are good and they have an onsite cafeteria (actually to keep you captive)." ((in 24 reviews)); "Great people to work with in the research community." ((in 23 reviews)); "The pay is good and the people you work with (not for) are the best there is." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good work environment." ((in 6 reviews)); "Friendly and understanding culture, acceptable level of pressure on middle management." ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Managers are clueless on all levels, about everything." ((in 7 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 5 reviews)); "Heavy Work Load" ((in 5 reviews)); "Stepan upper management thinks with their wallets not their brains." ((in 3 reviews)); "New management lacks leadership, clear" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Stepan layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.9

69% would recommend to a friend

(201 total reviews)

Luis Rojo

70% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.2

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

Stepan has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 201 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Stepan employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

201 reviews

4.0

May 28, 2026

Positive changes from CEO, but facing industry challenges

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Current CEO is making great changes.

Cons

Industry slump. Aging production infrastructure.

3.0

Apr 28, 2026

Great learning opportunities despite financial struggles

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to learn and develop

Cons

Company has gone through struggles in financial results

4.0

Apr 14, 2026

Great benefits and flexibility, but low bonuses

Sr human resources business partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, WFH possible, Compensation, Summer Hours, and the people

Cons

Bonuses are low, Union hourly workforce

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