Graybar reviews

3.4

51% would recommend to a friend

(1,261 total reviews)
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Kathleen M. Mazzarella

63% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Graybar has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,261 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Graybar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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1K reviews
4.0
Nov 12, 2025

Wonderful company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Graybar has exceeded my expectations for development. They offer many training opportunities. The stock options and benefits make up for lower pay. There is a focus on work life balance that is refreshing.

Cons

Can be a lot of work for the pay stressful at times but isn't every job Can get thrown into a role temporarily without having a say so.

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Graybar Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to leave this thoughtful review. We’re glad to hear that the development opportunities, training, benefits, and focus on work-life balance have been meaningful to you. We also appreciate your honesty about workload and role transitions — feedback like this helps us continue improving the employee experience. If you'd like to share more, please reach out to your local HR team.
5.0
Nov 4, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-As an employee-owned company, all members of the business are stakeholders and care for company's performance -ESOP is fantastic with a three-year vestment period -Incredibly difficult to be fired, job security! -Health benefits are mint for singles (and less-so for families) -Pay is in-market for job titles, although slow for internal advancement.

Cons

-Slow with market changes -Conservative with allocation of funds and strategies -No 'new' job creation in smaller locations... only replacing vacancies by death, retirement, or turnover

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Graybar Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback! We’re proud to hear your appreciation for the ESOP, benefits, and overall company stability — these are pillars of what makes Graybar a great place to build a career. We recognize your point about limited openings in smaller locations, and we’ll continue to evaluate ways to create growth opportunities across all regions. If you’d like to share more feedback, please contact your local HR Advisor.
3.0
Oct 29, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

flexible hours, great people to work with, have several company paid for lunches and celebrations.

Cons

No work-from-home opportunities not much training management could use training on leadership

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Graybar Response
7mo
We appreciate your honest feedback and are glad you’ve experienced strong teamwork and company-sponsored appreciation events. Ensuring all leaders are equipped with effective training continues to be part of our focus. If you'd like to share more feedback, please contact your local HR Advisor.
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