Does Barilla Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Barilla Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Barilla Group. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Barilla Group?

65% of Barilla Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Barilla Group 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Barilla Group?

Operaio Produzione (17) , Operaio (13) , chef de secteur GMS (13) , Chef De Secteur (10) , Internship (10) , Manager (10) , Project Manager (8) , Field Sales Representative (6) , Intern (6) , Machine Operator (5) , Marketing (5) , Marketing Intern (5) , Packaging Operator (5) , Attaché commercial (4) , Quality Assurance (4)

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

"Work life balance is good" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good pay and a good team" ((in 8 reviews)); "Great team and environment; Good management" ((in 6 reviews)); "Diversity and Inclusion is well managed" ((in 5 reviews)); "Hybrid working, friendly environment, 20 days annual leave" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Limited career opportunities on the Canadian side, absence of promotion from within and more focused on recruiting external." ((in 6 reviews)); "Low salaries as every position in Italy" ((in 5 reviews)); "Difficulty in pursuing a lasting career path, low career prospects" ((in 4 reviews)); "Leadership team is so disconnected from the rest of the team." ((in 4 reviews)); "no career progression slow process" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Barilla Group redundancies in 2026?

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

Barilla Group Reviews

3.8

65% would recommend to a friend

(180 total reviews)

Gianluca Di Tondo

66% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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Barilla Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 180 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Barilla Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

180 reviews

5.0

18 Apr 2026

Great flexibility and work-life balance, but limited advancement

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great flexibility and work life balance. Great people and business.

Cons

Not much room for career advancement. A lot of decisions are made by the headquarters in Italy and don't always make sense for the US.

2.0

5 Apr 2026

Your success isn't based off your work. But who likes you.

Maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Free pasta, knowledgeable coworkers who go above and beyond to help train new people.

Cons

Supervisors who don't manage their employees appropriately or fairly. In order to keep your job best to keep your head down. Don't ever give anyone any reason to single you out or your days are numbered even if your a skilled competent technician. There is Noone who will save you from being discarded.

5.0

18 Mar 2026

Good work–life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Managers respect personal time, flexible hours when needed

Cons

Busy periods can still get stressful.

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Great flexibility and work-life balance, but limited advancement

Your success isn't based off your work. But who likes you.

Good work–life balance

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