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 38 reviews)); "Good Pay / Benefits" ((in 33 reviews)); "Company had a Great culture" ((in 15 reviews)); "Team work is good among coworkers" ((in 14 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ryerson according to real employee 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 6 reviews)); "Long hours." ((in 4 reviews)); "There is high pressure for quick results in a short amount of time." ((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

(440 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 440 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

440 reviews

4.0

Sep 19, 2023

Great environment to work with for all culture

Production scheduler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I've enjoyed and appreciate my time here at Ryerson. From training with Mrs. Linda, Jesse being easy to work with and understandable, and Herlena in HR demonstrating all the right ways of getting things done. She is most definitely professional in her job and very approachable.

Cons

Wish All the departments ( sales. Warehouse, & operation ) could be more like a team

Ryerson Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear Ryerson provides a great environment for you to work in. Our team works hard to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. Thanks again for your review, and we value your contribution to our team.

5.0

Aug 29, 2023

great place to work

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

culture, teammates, dynamic industry, efforts are recognized and rewarded

Cons

increased cross dept collaboration is needed

Ryerson Response

2y

Thanks for sharing your positive experiences at Ryerson! We're so glad to hear that you have been enjoying our culture and employees efforts are being recognized. Our team works hard to create a supportive and inclusive work environment, and we're thrilled to hear that you find it to be a great place to work. Thank you for your valuable contribution to our company!

3.0

Jul 17, 2023

A startup job

Truck loader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits a lot of overtime

Cons

Management you got 100 bosses and everyone giving you an assignment

Ryerson Response

2y

Thanks for sharing your feedback with others!

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