Is Graybar a good company to work for?

Graybar has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 1,306 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 51% of employees would recommend working at Graybar to a friend and 55% 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 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Graybar?

51% 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 (95) , Inside Sales Representative (86) , Customer Service Representative (76) , Sales Representative (70) , Sales Trainee (59) , Material Handler (42) , Project Specialist (42) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (34) , Sales (33) , 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 78 reviews)); "Employee owned company with a good culture" ((in 30 reviews)); "A lot of great coworkers" ((in 28 reviews)); "You do not have to work weekends ever good work life balance" ((in 25 reviews))

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

"Low Pay and doesn't increase every well with inflation.....Living pay check to pay check!" ((in 107 reviews)); "People stay in positions for years and there is no accountability for poor performance or poor management." ((in 103 reviews)); "No training from management" ((in 40 reviews)); "Low salary makes it hard to not look else where" ((in 26 reviews)); "Some managers have outdated styles (also getting better)." ((in 23 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 , Orlando , Dallas , 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

51% would recommend to a friend

(1,261 total reviews)

Kathleen M. Mazzarella

63% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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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

2.0

Dec 4, 2024

Out of College Job

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people were friendly in the office, but the training was quite confusing.

Cons

The pay was not great

Graybar Response

1y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that your time at Graybar did not meet your expectations. We aim to provide clear and effective training to support our employees. We are committed to regularly evaluating our pay structures to ensure they remain competitive and fair. If you’d like to share more about your experience, please email reviewfeedback@graybar.com.

1.0

Dec 4, 2024

Horrible management

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Just don’t work here, save yourself

Cons

Don’t work here. No training, no management, no support.

Graybar Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. Providing effective management, training, and support is important to us. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment and would appreciate the chance to learn more about your specific experiences. If you'd like to share more details, we encourage you to email reviewfeedback@graybar.com.

4.0

Dec 3, 2024

Sales Manager

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are good and being employee owned

Cons

Low Salary compared to industry. No WFH options

Graybar Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you appreciate our benefits and employee ownership structure, which are central to our company values. We also recognize your concerns regarding salary and remote work options. We are continually assessing these areas to support our employees. If you’d like to share more about your experience, please email reviewfeedback@graybar.com.

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