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

Ryerson reviews

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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Reviews by job title

439 reviews

5.0

Apr 1, 2025

Former employee

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunity for advancement, great leadership team.

Cons

The sales rep job doesn’t pay as much as other industries

Ryerson Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you appreciate the opportunities for advancement and our leadership team. We understand your concerns about compensation and are continuously working to ensure competitive pay across all roles. Your insights are valuable in helping us improve.

5.0

Mar 27, 2025

Awesome!

Account representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is super welcoming and helpful. Multiple people from different levels of management have reached out to make sure my first few weeks have gone smoothly and to make sure I know they are there if I have any questions or if I need anything. Comfortable work environment.

Cons

I don't have any so far

Ryerson Response

1y

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that you feel welcomed and supported by our team. Creating a comfortable work environment and ensuring smooth transitions are important to us. Thank you for being a part of our team!

4.0

Mar 24, 2025

Good

Sr analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people good communication positive atmosphere

Cons

corporate office is a bit smaller but you do get to know everyone better so that’s nice

Ryerson Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Ryerson. We are delighted to hear that you appreciate the culture and the employees. Our team is committed to fostering a supportive and positive work environment, and your feedback reaffirms our efforts. We sincerely appreciate your contributions as a valued member of our team.

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