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

1.0

Sep 30, 2024

Bad employer

Fleet manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary is good. Health insurance ok

Cons

Bullied by upper management. Constantly

Ryerson Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely appreciate your input and want to extend our apologies for any dissatisfaction you may have experienced in your work environment. At Ryerson, we strive to create a positive and collaborative workplace where each employee feels valued and appreciated for their unique contributions. HR would like to offer you the opportunity to further discuss this concern with you and find a viable solution. Please feel free to connect with your HR Manager at your earliest convenience.

2.0

Sep 18, 2024

Horrible Management

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Benefits and Decent Pay

Cons

Management Only want yes men don't want anybody who has a brain. Your years of experience mean nothing compared to their degree

Ryerson Response

1y

We're sorry to hear about the challenges you faced during your time at Ryerson. Your feedback is valued, and we apologize for any negative experiences you encountered. At Ryerson, we strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment for all our employees.

5.0

Aug 26, 2024

ISR

Isr- inside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good manager, great teams, good working environment.

Cons

Pay could be a little higher

Ryerson Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your positive experience at Ryerson! We appreciate your feedback and it's fantastic to hear you enjoy working at Ryerson. Thank you for your valuable contribution to our company!

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