Is Graybar a good company to work for?

Graybar has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 1,312 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 49% of employees would recommend working at Graybar to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Graybar have been left by employees working as Manager , Sales Manager and Sales Associate .

Does Graybar pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Graybar employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Graybar. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Graybar?

49% of Graybar employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Graybar 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Graybar?

Outside Sales Representative (96) , Inside Sales Representative (86) , Customer Service Representative (76) , Sales Representative (70) , Sales Trainee (60) , Material Handler (42) , Project Specialist (42) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (34) , Sales (34) , Manager (19) , Account Manager (16) , Branch Administrator (14) , Project Manager (13) , Counter Sales Representative (12) , Sales Manager (12)

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

"Graybar offers a great and competitive benefits package" ((in 223 reviews)); "Great people and atmosphere." ((in 74 reviews)); "Branch culture is great." ((in 34 reviews)); "A lot of great coworkers" ((in 26 reviews)); "You do not have to work weekends ever good work life balance" ((in 21 reviews))

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

"People stay in positions for years and there is no accountability for poor performance or poor management." ((in 105 reviews)); "Low pay but they send recent college grads all over the country for “training” where they basically just party." ((in 100 reviews)); "No training from management" ((in 44 reviews)); "Low salary makes it hard to not look else where" ((in 27 reviews)); "Some managers have outdated styles (also getting better)." ((in 22 reviews))

What are employees saying about Graybar layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Graybar locations?

Saint Louis , Minneapolis , Seattle , Chicago , Charlotte , Dallas , Orlando , New York , Raleigh , Dublin , Indianapolis , Glendale Heights , Phoenix , Houston , Tampa , Diamond Bar , Maryland Heights , Denver , Pittsburgh , Belleville , Bel-Ridge , Champaign , Sterling , Youngstown , Philadelphia , Boston , Atlanta , Teterboro , Salt Lake City , Milwaukee

Graybar reviews

3.4

49% would recommend to a friend

(1,266 total reviews)

Kathleen M. Mazzarella

60% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.0

Senior management

Graybar has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,266 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Apr 15, 2026

Great colleagues, but low pay and management support lacking

Senior outside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company owned. Had some great colleagues. Everyone willing to help

Cons

Salary was low and I didn't always get support from management

Graybar Response

1w

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience with your colleagues and the collaborative environment. We also appreciate your perspective on compensation and management support, as those are important areas we continue to evaluate. If you'd like to share additional feedback, please email reviewfeedback@graybar.com.

4.0

Apr 13, 2026

Great benefits and workspaces, some glaring issues.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are great, even starting out you get 15 days PTO, paid holidays, and 6 days sick time by default. Can purchase stock in the company. Depending on your position you really can leave work at work for evenings/weekends.

Cons

Pay is low and merit-based raises are terrible compared to other companies. Not much job growth if you're not into sales unless you move to a corporate branch . Sometimes people from other branches are very combative for literally no reason. Many people seem to have a "that's not my problem" attitude and most work ends up falling on the CSRs.

Graybar Response

1w

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re glad to hear you value the benefits, time off, and flexibility that come with many roles. We also appreciate your candid input on compensation, growth opportunities, and cross-team collaboration. Feedback like this helps us continue improving the employee experience. If you'd like to share additional feedback, please reach out to your HR Advisor.

4.0

Apr 8, 2026

Good profit sharing, but merit raises are very low

Branch administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Profit sharing contributions from the company

Cons

Very low merit raise rates

Graybar Response

1w

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value the profit sharing program. We also appreciate your input regarding merit increases, as we continue to evaluate how we support and reward our employees. If you'd like to share additional feedback, please reach out to your HR Advisor.

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Great colleagues, but low pay and management support lacking

Great benefits and workspaces, some glaring issues.

Good profit sharing, but merit raises are very low

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