Does Ryerson pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ryerson employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ryerson. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ryerson?

70% of Ryerson employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ryerson 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ryerson?

Inside Sales Representative (67) , Outside Sales Representative (23) , Sales (13) , Sales Representative (13) , Account Representative (8) , Inside Sales (7) , Customer Experience Representative (6) , Machine Operator (6) , Operations Supervisor (6) , Graduate Student (5) , Manager (5) , Research Assistant (4) , Sales Associate (4) , Sales Intern (4) , Teaching Assistant (4)

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

"Good benefits a lot of overtime" ((in 34 reviews)); "Good pay got paid weekly bonuses were good" ((in 31 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 15 reviews)); "Company had a Great culture" ((in 15 reviews)); "Team work is good among coworkers" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"Upper management is highly over paid while workers are underpaid." ((in 16 reviews)); "People truly leave bad managers, that statement is true, even though you realized the company isn't great." ((in 8 reviews)); "Been talking about an IPO for years now, unrealistic performance thresholds from Platinum Equity = no bonus." ((in 8 reviews)); "High stress." ((in 5 reviews)); "Long hours." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ryerson layoffs in 2026?

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

What Ryerson locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Charlotte , Denver , Coon Rapids , Lisle , Atlanta , Minneapolis , Norcross , Chicago , Houston , Phoenix

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3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(439 total reviews)

Edward Lehner

88% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Senior management

Ryerson has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 439 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ryerson 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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439 reviews

5.0

Apr 22, 2026

Flexible timing in a positive work environment

Ap coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible timing and great work environment

Cons

Need to improve sales for company

Ryerson Response

1mo

Thank you for being part of Ryerson for over eight years and for taking the time to share such a positive review. We’re glad to hear you value the flexibility and positive work environment, and appreciate you being part of our team.

3.0

May 19, 2026

Rewarding sales experience, but growth opportunities unclear

Inside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sales in a rewarding experience

Cons

Confusing finding opportunities for growth even after Olympic merger.

Ryerson Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contributions to Ryerson. We’re glad you found the sales experience rewarding and appreciate your perspective on growth opportunities. We wish you all the best and continued success in your career.

4.0

May 12, 2026

Good benefits, but advancement takes time

Outside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company with good benefits

Cons

Must be with the company for a long time for opportunities to move up

Ryerson Response

Thank you for your more than five years of service with Ryerson. We appreciate your commitment and contributions during that time and wish you continued success in your career.

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