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

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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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439 reviews

2.0

Mar 11, 2026

Job was a little boring

Inside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Base pay of 26.92 Sales position

Cons

I was fired shortly after starting there

Ryerson Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. While we’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, we appreciate you taking the time to provide your perspective and wish you the best in your next opportunity.

4.0

Feb 27, 2026

Ryerson

Inside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and bonus structure

Cons

No remote availability and long days

Ryerson Response

3mo

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. We’re happy to hear you value our benefits and bonus structure, and we appreciate the dedication you bring each day. Thanks for being part of the team!

4.0

Feb 16, 2026

Downturn in industry

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great coworkers, good work/life balance, opportunity to learn different skills.

Cons

Tariffs hit Ryerson hard, so there haven't been pay increases in a couple years.

Ryerson Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions during your time at Ryerson. We’re glad to hear you valued the teamwork, work/life balance, and opportunities to learn and grow. We truly appreciate the work you did with us and wish you continued success in your career.

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