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4.1
based on 880 Reviews
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Working at Colgate Palmolive

Company Summary

Colgate-Palmolive specializes in consumer products for oral, personal, home care, and pet nutrition, serving global markets with trusted brands.

Overall Rating

4.1/5
based on 880 reviews
highly rated categories
5% above
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Company culture, Job security, Work-life balance

highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Promotions

Work Policy
Hybrid
Hybrid
62% employees reported
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
40% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
69% employees reported
Within city
Within city
41% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
77 employees reported
Health insurance
Health insurance
68 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
50 employees reported
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
41 employees reported
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About Colgate Palmolive

Founded in1937 (88 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States (USA)
Office Locations
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Websitecolgatepalmolive.co.in
Primary Industry
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Every day, millions of consumers around the world trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Colgate-Palmolive is a global company serving people in over 200 countries and territories with consumer products that make their lives healthier and more enjoyable. Colgate manufactures and markets oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition products under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet and Hill’s Ideal Balance.

Colgate Palmolive Ratings

based on 880 reviews

Overall Rating

4.1/5
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Category Ratings

4.1

Company culture

3.9

Job security

3.9

Work-life balance

3.8

Salary

3.8

Skill development

3.7

Work satisfaction

3.2

Promotions

Colgate Palmolive is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 880 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Colgate Palmolive
based on 800 reviews
4.0
Rated by 144 Women
Rated 4.0 for Company culture and 3.8 for Work-life balance
4.1
Rated by 656 Men
Rated 4.1 for Company culture and 4.0 for Job security

Work Policy at Colgate Palmolive

based on 104 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
62%
Work from office
34%
Permanent work from home
4%

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Highly Rated for
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Critically Rated for
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Colgate Palmolive Salaries

Colgate Palmolive salaries have received with an average score of 3.8 out of 5 by 880 employees.

Customer Development Executive

(174 salaries)
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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

Customer Development Officer

(137 salaries)
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₹4.9 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr

Associate Analyst

(99 salaries)
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

Sales Team Leader

(87 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

Senior Customer Development Executive

(63 salaries)
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₹9.5 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr

Sales Executive

(60 salaries)
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₹1.4 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr

Analyst

(49 salaries)
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr

Senior Analyst

(44 salaries)
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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

Team Lead Operations

(44 salaries)
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₹7 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr

MIS Executive

(43 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

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Colgate Palmolive News

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Colgate Palmolive Distributors Suspend Products In Maharashtra Citing Predatory Pricing

Bloomberg Quint | 7 May, 2025
Colgate Palmolive Distributors Suspend Products In Maharashtra Citing Predatory Pricing

Colgate distributors to stop product purchases in Maharashtra

HinduBusinessLine | 6 May, 2025
Colgate distributors to stop product purchases in Maharashtra

Texas goes after toothpaste in escalating fight over fluoride

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Colgate Kids battery-powered toothbrush review

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Colgate Palmolive Stock Hits 52-Week Low After Company Indicates Pain In Q4

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Colgate Palmolive FAQs

When was Colgate Palmolive founded?
Colgate Palmolive was founded in 1937. The company has been operating for 88 years primarily in the FMCG sector.
Where is the Colgate Palmolive headquarters located?
Colgate Palmolive is headquartered in New York, New York.
How many employees does Colgate Palmolive have in India?
Colgate Palmolive currently has more than 2,300+ employees in India. Sales & Business Development department appears to have the highest employee count in Colgate Palmolive based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Colgate Palmolive have good work-life balance?
Colgate Palmolive has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 80% employees rated Colgate Palmolive 4 or above, while 20% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Colgate Palmolive work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Colgate Palmolive good for career growth?
Career growth at Colgate Palmolive is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.2. 20% employees rated Colgate Palmolive 3 or below, while 80% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Colgate Palmolive promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Colgate Palmolive?
Working at Colgate Palmolive comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for company culture, job security and work life balance. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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