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 36 reviews)); "Good Pay / Benefits" ((in 34 reviews)); "Company had a Great culture" ((in 17 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 15 reviews)); "Team work is good among coworkers" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Been talking about an IPO for years now, unrealistic performance thresholds from Platinum Equity = no bonus." ((in 7 reviews)); "Long hours." ((in 4 reviews)); "High stress." ((in 4 reviews)); "High pressure work environment" ((in 3 reviews)); "Company does not work well with employees taking time off" ((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 are the top reviewed Ryerson locations?

Chicago , Minneapolis , Houston , Lisle , Atlanta , Coon Rapids , Norcross , Charlotte , Little Rock , Phoenix , Dallas , Denver , Lancaster , Grand Rapids , Lansing , Greenville , Milwaukee , Jacksonville , North Kansas City , Downers Grove , Richmond , Kansas City , Saint Louis , Greensboro , Winston-Salem , Carrollton , Memphis , Columbus , Los Angeles , Commerce City

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

Feb 26, 2024

Would recommend but in need of improvement

Account representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good entry level experience Decent benefits

Cons

Type of management determines how much you like where you are Commission structure has changed 4 times in 3 years to kill any motivation to make money Career advancement is limited unless you completely uplift life for less money at times depending on where you'd have to move.

Ryerson Response

2y

We appreciate your valuable feedback and we're truly sorry to learn about your less than satisfactory work experience. As a proactive measure, our HR department would like to offer you the opportunity to further discuss these concerns with you and find a viable solution. Please feel free to connect with your HR Manager at your earliest convenience.

5.0

Feb 19, 2024

Great place to work

Employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a great place to work.

Cons

The steel business is competitive.

Ryerson Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience working at Ryerson! We really appreciate your feedback and it's fantastic to hear that you enjoy working at Ryerson. Thank you for being a part of our team!

5.0

Feb 14, 2024

Happy to be here

Registered cxr representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They invest in their employees, many functions designed to help me guess succeed.

Cons

A little sick in the times in certain ways - creating opportunities, work place harmony, etc

Ryerson Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your positive experience working at Ryerson! We are thrilled to hear that you feel supported and that the company invests in its employees' success. We appreciate your dedication to your work and look forward to continuing to support your success at Ryerson.

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