Is Graybar a good company to work for?

Graybar has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 1,307 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 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 8% 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?

"Very laid back environment great benefits" ((in 218 reviews)); "Great people and atmosphere." ((in 82 reviews)); "Branch culture is great." ((in 30 reviews)); "You do not have to work weekends ever good work life balance" ((in 26 reviews)); "A lot of great coworkers" ((in 26 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 108 reviews)); "People stay in positions for years and there is no accountability for poor performance or poor management." ((in 102 reviews)); "He was lazy and had no training plan at all." ((in 43 reviews)); "Low salary makes it hard to not look else where" ((in 31 reviews)); "Some managers have outdated styles (also getting better)."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

51% would recommend to a friend

(1,262 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 1,262 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Jan 11, 2026

Good starting point. Learn and get out.

Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learned a ton. Not much more to say.

Cons

Terrible pay, To much office politics. Dead end job.

Graybar Response

4mo

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you gained valuable skills during your time with us. We understand that career goals vary, and we continuously aim to enhance growth opportunities, workplace culture, and compensation structures. If you'd like to share more, please reach out to reviewfeedback@graybar.com.

5.0

Dec 19, 2025

Pay at Graybar

Financial management trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, pay isn't amazing but benefits make up for it

Cons

Pay does not keep up with Cost of Living in Orlando

Graybar Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for the positive feedback. We’re glad to hear that our benefits and development opportunities made a meaningful impact during your time with us. We recognize that cost-of-living considerations vary by location and regularly review compensation and benefits to remain competitive. We appreciate your time at Graybar and wish you continued success in your career. If you'd like to provide additional details, please reach out to reviewfeedback@graybar.com.

1.0

Apr 12, 2025

Don't Let "Employee-Owned" Fool You

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you are what your district management is looking for, you'll be fine.

Cons

They are no different than any other major corporation.

Graybar Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. While we’re proud of our employee ownership model, we understand that a positive experience depends on more than that. Your feedback about consistency in leadership and the employee experience across teams is important, and we’re taking steps to ensure that our values are reflected throughout the organization. If you'd like to share more, please contact our HR team.

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