Does ADESA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, ADESA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at ADESA. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at ADESA?

45% of ADESA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated ADESA 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at ADESA?

Driver (20) , Vehicle Inspector (15) , Customer Service Representative (12) , Manager (12) , Software Engineer (10) , Account Manager (9) , Sales (9) , Account Administrator (7) , Lot Specialist (7) , Car Detailer (6) , Security Guard (6) , Sales Representative (5) , Title Clerk (5) , Administrative (4) , Coordinator (4)

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

"Company Benefits are good" ((in 65 reviews)); "Great people and a lot of tenure in the company" ((in 54 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 18 reviews)); "Great coworkers made for a positive work experience" ((in 16 reviews)); "Benefits an time off are Awesome" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"bad management no experience in industry" ((in 49 reviews)); "Low pay and only has one bus stop near by." ((in 47 reviews)); "The security account Managers do pick favoritism for specific people especially for the ones who don’t do their jobs." ((in 19 reviews)); "Lack of an annual bonus." ((in 11 reviews)); "Obvious favoritism, obvious butt kissing, and obviously corrupt." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about ADESA layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed ADESA locations?

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ADESA reviews

3.1

45% would recommend to a friend

(619 total reviews)

John Hammer

47% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

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ADESA has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 619 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ADESA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

619 reviews

5.0

Sep 6, 2016

great company to work for!

Office administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

i have worked for adesa for several years. Great company ethics, great people and good pay

Cons

none that i can think of!

5.0

Sep 1, 2016

good place to work

Vehicle inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

dont hastle you if you do your job

Cons

dont know when you'll get off, 11 hour days 6 days a week and 10 minutes before you go theyll tell you you have to stay 2 more hours and that you no longer get your one day off a week. 30 minute lunches, dont dare be late

1.0

Aug 19, 2016

Overworked, management sucks including HR department, very racist towards customers and employees. Worse company.

Customer service

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They don't deserve not even one star. Coworkers were the only good experience in that company.

Cons

I was disrespected most times by management. They have no respect or professionalism. Worse people ever. At first they are cool. After a while you see the true faces. Hiprocrates and evil.

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