Does Cornerstone Building Brands pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cornerstone Building Brands employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cornerstone Building Brands. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cornerstone Building Brands?

42% of Cornerstone Building Brands employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cornerstone Building Brands 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cornerstone Building Brands?

Machine Operator (14) , Human Resources (9) , Manager (8) , Sales (7) , Production Supervisor (6) , Project Manager (6) , Maintenance Technician (5) , Production Associate (5) , Business Analyst (4) , Engineering Manager (4) , Accountant (3) , Analyst (3) , Anonymous (3) , Buyer (3) , Design Engineer (3)

What are the pros of working at Cornerstone Building Brands according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits; hybrid days" ((in 40 reviews)); "Pay is good for associates" ((in 37 reviews)); "Great people to work with and to learn from" ((in 19 reviews)); "And flexible work from home." ((in 7 reviews)); "Great coworkers to work with on a day to day basis" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cornerstone Building Brands according to real employee reviews?

"The managers do not care to employee" ((in 12 reviews)); "Lots of overtime there's no work/life balance" ((in 9 reviews)); "training & help to new employees limit" ((in 8 reviews)); "Work environment at the manufacturing locations is harsh at times." ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper management is volatile and emotional" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cornerstone Building Brands layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Cornerstone Building Brands locations?

Houston , Cary , Raleigh , Dallas , Rocky Mount , Welcome , Jasper , Elizabethton , Lansing , Phoenix , Oklahoma City , Lexington , Saint Marys , Atwater , Mount Pleasant , Monticello , Atlanta , Peachtree City , Salt Lake City , Paris , Bryan , West Chester , Sidney , Toledo , West Sacramento , Vacaville , Denver , Lithia Springs , New Brunswick , Kansas City

Cornerstone Building Brands reviews

2.9

42% would recommend to a friend

(409 total reviews)

Gunner Smith

78% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.7

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

Cornerstone Building Brands has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 409 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cornerstone Building Brands employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

409 reviews

3.0

Jun 21, 2023

It’s ok

Sr talent sys analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ok salary Decent benefit package

Cons

Work life balance No Development for those other than plant managers

Cornerstone Building Brands Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. At Cornerstone Building Brands, we value your input and strive to support our teams both inside and outside the workplace. Therefore, we’re glad to hear positive feedback about our extensive benefits and competitive pay.    We aim to foster a supportive culture where team members are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance and believe it’s crucial for achieving success both professionally and personally. You're encouraged to reach out to your leadership team to discuss any concerns you may have or any assistance you may need in finding the right balance for you.   Additionally, we are disappointed to hear that you have seen or experienced a limited capacity for growth. We strive to support professional development and help foster learning opportunities throughout our organization. You are encouraged to discuss goal-setting and development opportunities with your supervisor or HR representative to ensure your career opportunities align with your goals and expectations.   Thank you again for your insights. We look forward to improving your time on our team and to growing together. 

1.0

Jun 14, 2023

Toxic work place

Purchasing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay & vacation, flexible scheduling

Cons

-There's no room to make mistakes without being ostracized -Some employees with authority treat coworkers & subordinates with contempt -The interpersonal relationships aren't healthy -There is no support for employee growth -Exclusion toward new or unliked employees within departments exist creating a toxic workplace

Cornerstone Building Brands Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to express your concerns. Your feedback is appreciated as it allows us to continuously improve and better serve our teams. At Cornerstone Building Brands, we firmly believe that our success is rooted in our people. With that in mind, we are committed to providing them with competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and a generous time away policy to support their well-being both inside and outside the office. We’re disappointed to hear that your experience does not align with our standards of inclusion, support and collaboration. We’re committed to cultivating a culture based on mutual respect and teamwork where everyone feels heard, valued and motivated and where everyone can thrive and grow. All team members have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. If you have experienced, heard, or witnessed behaviors that violate these rights, please report it by contacting an HR representative or reporting anonymously via our Speak Up policy (EthicsPoint tool) as outlined in the employee handbook. Once again, we appreciate your feedback and look forward to improving your time with us.

4.0

Jun 13, 2023

Solid company to work for

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

More vacation time than any other company I've worked for.

Cons

Like any large corporation some things take a long time to happen.

Cornerstone Building Brands Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. At Cornerstone Building Brands, we value the insights and opinions shared by our teams. We understand the significance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. To support our dedicated teams, we offer a comprehensive and generous paid time away policy and are glad to hear you are taking advantage of it. In addition to our PTO plan, we aim to provide a wide range of benefits. We believe that by investing in the growth and welfare of our team and fostering a positive and supportive work environment, everyone can thrive. Like you, we understand that continuous improvement and growth can be challenging. We are driven to provide best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, and we are committed to working toward our goals while improving the timing of our systems and processes. We are excited to have you on our team as we continue to learn and grow.

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