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?

"Benefits are good for you and your family and the 401k match is a great addition as well." ((in 62 reviews)); "Great people and a lot of tenure in the company" ((in 55 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great coworkers made for a positive work experience" ((in 17 reviews)); "Good work environment and free donuts on fridays" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"bad management no experience in industry" ((in 47 reviews)); "Low pay and only has one bus stop near by." ((in 46 reviews)); "Managers don't care about our safety" ((in 18 reviews)); "Obvious favoritism, obvious butt kissing, and obviously corrupt." ((in 12 reviews)); "Lack of an annual bonus." ((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?

Carmel , Manville , Mesa , Indianapolis , Flint , Dallas , Sacramento , Mira Loma , Hoffman Estates , Kansas City , Charlotte , Framingham , Salt Lake City , Auburn , Acton , Sterling , Chandler , Phoenix , Hutchins , Houston , Franklin , Los Angeles , York , Tampa , Moody , Saint Louis , Tulsa , Austin , Minneapolis , Memphis

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).

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619 reviews

2.0

Oct 7, 2016

Too Good To Be True

Outside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great health insurance, Fridays you only work until 3

Cons

Very unorganized, policies change day to day making it difficult to know if you are doing your job correctly. It's like being in High School - Bulling, Disrespect and drug use. They say open door policy but that's a lie. If you are a women you have no respect. If you decide to work there document EVERYTHING an Trust no one. Stress level is HIGH. Poor Training -

1.0

Oct 3, 2020

Worst company ever

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None at all very bad company

Cons

Dishonest company. Lays off thousands and then spends 500 million buying another company. Managers lie and bully. Avoid this company like the plague.

3.0

Aug 17, 2020

Kiss a lot of butts

Lot associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits - lots of PTO and great healthcare

Cons

kiss a lot of butts to advance

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