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 42 reviews)); "Good pay got paid weekly bonuses were good" ((in 25 reviews)); "Company had a Great culture" ((in 18 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 17 reviews)); "Team work is good among coworkers" ((in 13 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)); "They recently stole from the sales people via cutting quarterly bonuses after the quarter had ended." ((in 7 reviews)); "People truly leave bad managers, that statement is true, even though you realized the company isn't great." ((in 7 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

3.0

May 13, 2024

I actually enjoyed my job but unfortunately Ryerson had a layoff.

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay was decent. The schedule was also a plus. Though it was a little out of sorts when I began. By the time I was laid off we had really made some progress in my opinion.

Cons

The obvious reason of course. The layoff. I would also say management. But that’s my humble opinion.

Ryerson Response

2y

We appreciate your feedback regarding your experience working at Ryerson. Your input is important to us and we take your suggestions to heart. Your recognition of the competitive pay and consistent schedule, as well as the positive progress we have made during your tenure, is highly valued. Thank you once again for sharing your feedback, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

3.0

May 11, 2024

Average Company

Outside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company for learning the industry due to wide product offerings.

Cons

Bonus competes with your own last 4 rolling quarters. Means you will typically have a low paying year that follows a higher paying year.

Ryerson Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback and for being a valued member of our team for over 6 years. We appreciate your insights on the bonus structure and understand the concerns you have raised. We encourage you to share any specific suggestions or ideas on how we can improve the bonus structure with your manager or our HR team. Once again, we sincerely appreciate your input and we remain committed to making Ryerson a great place to work.

5.0

May 10, 2024

Great company

Warehouse associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great coworkers and work environment

Cons

Nothing enjoyed my time there

Ryerson Response

2y

Thank you so much for leaving us a review! We really appreciate your feedback and it's fantastic to hear that you enjoy the team and culture at Ryerson. Thank you for being a part of our team!

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