Does Heraeus pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Heraeus employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Heraeus. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Heraeus?

91% of Heraeus employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Heraeus 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Heraeus?

Engineer (15) , Intern (11) , Werkstudent (11) , Sales Manager (8) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Machine Operator (6) , Praktikant (6) , R&D Engineer (6) , Technician (6) , Working Student (5) , Internship (4) , Operator (4) , Project Engineer (4) , Sales (4) , Cmi Operator (3)

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

"The people are great and helpful" ((in 40 reviews)); "Company hourly is good with benefits" ((in 26 reviews)); "Friendly colleagues and stable workplace" ((in 18 reviews)); "With a good culture." ((in 15 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Poor management in all other departments" ((in 33 reviews)); "Current upper management s poor and provides no direction," ((in 7 reviews)); "basic salary too low for university student" ((in 7 reviews)); "No career progression within the company" ((in 4 reviews)); "Leadership is lacking in this aspect, only 30% upper management knows what the actual work entails and will do their responsibilities with humility, the rest just run around in circles or sit at their desks and criticize everyone else and take no blame or any form of self reflection." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Heraeus layoffs in 2026?

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

Heraeus reviews

4.0

91% would recommend to a friend

(218 total reviews)

Frank Stietz

100% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Senior management

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Career opportunities

Heraeus has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 218 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Heraeus employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

218 reviews

1.0

Jun 5, 2026

Management style could be a challenge despite interesting work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

interesting things to look in the books

Cons

management has a way with things

Heraeus Response

5d

We are sorry to see that your overall experience at Heraeus resulted in a one-star rating. Looking back, it is often difficult to fully understand all the experiences and impressions someone takes away from their time with a company. We therefore appreciate you sharing both sides of your perspective: the interesting work you encountered and the challenges you experienced with management. Feedback like yours reminds us that meaningful work and the way leadership is experienced go hand in hand. We will reflect on your comments as we continue to improve. We wish you all the best for your future, both professionally and personally. Best regards, Your Heraeus HR Team

3.0

May 21, 2026

Decent pay and benefits, but limited career growth

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

gives decent remuneration and benefits

Cons

rarely has any career progression

Heraeus Response

5d

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for rating us with 3 stars. Fair compensation and benefits are important. Equally important are opportunities to grow, develop new skills, and build a long-term career. That is why creating development opportunities for our employees remains a key focus for us. Thank you for sharing your perspective. We especially want to thank you for your contribution, commitment, and the work you do every day. Employees like you help shape Heraeus and drive our success forward. Kind regards, Your Heraeus HR Team

1.0

May 3, 2026

Not a good experience

Cnc operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very easy to get a job. Salary was on the low side but still competitive

Cons

Got laid off after 3 months because they plan to outsource most of the CNC Sold my home, moved to Tempe, got laid off. Thanks Heraeus

Heraeus Response

5d

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience with Heraeus did not meet your expectations. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective and your comments will be considered as part of our ongoing efforts to improve. We wish you all the best for your future, both professionally and personally. Best regards, Your Heraeus HR Team

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