Does Core Laboratories pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Core Laboratories employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Core Laboratories. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Core Laboratories?

56% of Core Laboratories employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Core Laboratories 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Core Laboratories?

Lab Technician (23) , Core Analyst I (12) , Administrative Assistant (9) , Geologist (9) , Core Analyst (8) , Core Analyst II (6) , Manager (6) , Project Manager (5) , Technician (5) , Field Representative (3) , Lab Analyst (3) , Petroleum Inspector (3) , Senior Geologist (3) , Supervisor (3) , Account Manager (2)

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

"many great people work here" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great benefits and shift flexibility." ((in 18 reviews)); "Money can be good." ((in 7 reviews)); "Colleagues are the best people I've ever worked with." ((in 6 reviews)); "Health insurance was adequate." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Low pay for lab positions, even skilled and hard" ((in 13 reviews)); "Some managers inherited their positions and keep leaders down or eliminated." ((in 5 reviews)); "Upper management is extremely biased and practices selective merit increases." ((in 5 reviews)); "To much favoritism and politics." ((in 4 reviews)); "irregular hours; when core is up, you're up." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Core Laboratories redundancies in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Core Laboratories locations?

Aberdeen , Pyle , London , Milford Haven

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3.5

56% would recommend to a friend

(273 total reviews)

David M. Demshur

73% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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Core Laboratories has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 273 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Core Laboratories employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, mining, utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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273 reviews

1.0

1 Jun 2026

Dead man walking

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

They are still in business

Cons

Not for lack of trying

5.0

8 Oct 2025

Supportive Environment with Strong Leadership

Coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The team I worked with was extremely supportive and always willing to help when needed. The atmosphere was very collaborative, and I felt like my contributions mattered.

Cons

I don't have any cons to mention, as my experience has been overall positive.

2.0

22 Sept 2025

Not for long term success.

Core analyst i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Learned a great deal about laboratory analysis and equipment. Health insurance was adequate.

Cons

Pay was far below what analysts at the competition were making. Raises were far and few, overtime was encouraged instead. Incentive to stay was low.

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