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 30 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 17 reviews)); "Company had a Great culture" ((in 17 reviews)); "I feel that I will have opportunities to move up the ladder here." ((in 16 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 15 reviews)); "No training for service part of the organization." ((in 6 reviews)); "One quarter, he told us we didn’t work hard enough and deserved to have our bonus taken away, which we only received because we worked hard." ((in 5 reviews)); "Long hours." ((in 4 reviews)); "There is high pressure for quick results in a short amount of time." ((in 3 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

4.0

Jan 30, 2025

Overall good company

Collections specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company benefits, company culture, management cares about you

Cons

No room for lateral advancement, moving to full office role from all work at home

Ryerson Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your positive experience at Ryerson. We are thrilled you have enjoyed our company benefits, positive company culture, and caring management team. At Ryerson, we are dedicated to creating a supportive work environment that values the well-being of our employees and fosters professional growth. We appreciate your feedback and wish you continued success in all your future endeavors!

3.0

Jan 20, 2025

ok job

Senior credit specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people to work with

Cons

lacks communication, told us we were safe from the layoff, but soon after, we were impacted.

Ryerson Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience working at Ryerson. We truly appreciate your dedication and contributions during your time with us. We value the positive relationships you formed with your colleagues and the hard work you put into the organization. We acknowledge your feedback on communication and strive to improve in this area to create a better experience for all employees. Thank you for being part of the Ryerson team

3.0

Jan 19, 2025

Fair

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people help to train you.

Cons

none it is a fair job

Ryerson Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Ryerson over the past two years. We are glad to hear that you found the training support and the work environment enjoyable. Your feedback about the team and the fairness of the job is truly appreciated. We want to thank you for your hard work and dedication during your time with us.

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