Does Ryerson pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ryerson employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ryerson. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ryerson?

75% of Ryerson employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ryerson 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ryerson?

Inside Sales Representative (68) , 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 34 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 17 reviews)); "Company had a Great culture" ((in 16 reviews)); "Team work is good among coworkers" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"People truly leave bad managers, that statement is true, even though you realized the company isn't great." ((in 7 reviews)); "Been talking about an IPO for years now, unrealistic performance thresholds from Platinum Equity = no bonus." ((in 6 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 , Coon Rapids , Atlanta , Norcross , Charlotte , Little Rock , Denver , Phoenix , Dallas , Lancaster , Grand Rapids , Lansing , Greenville , Milwaukee , Carrollton , Jacksonville , North Kansas City , Downers Grove , Richmond , Kansas City , Saint Louis , Greensboro , Winston-Salem , Memphis , Cleveland , Columbus , Los Angeles

Ryerson reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(119 total reviews)

Edward Lehner

89% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Senior management

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2.0

Jul 13, 2014

It feels like a dying company.

Warehouse worker

Recommend

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Pros

The pay is pretty good for a plant worker.

Cons

You never know anymore if you are going to get a 40 hour week We have had people on layoff off and on for three or four years. They put in cameras to see your every movement

5.0

May 21, 2014

Great company making good changes and room for advancement!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are good promotion opportunities. There is a 401K matching program. Benefits start right away after employment. The company is now focused on personal growth and continue to work towards it. The atmosphere is exciting, fast paced and every day is different. The compensation is good for the industry and good starting pay. The company does not require an employee to put in overtime and become overworked; there is a good work life balance.

Cons

More vacation or PTO time would be nice. Some days can be to busy and there is not enough time in the day to finish everything, but it is nice not to be required to work past 40 hours per week.

4.0

May 5, 2014

Great opportunities for advancement within a great company

Inside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ryerson has created a great training program for new employees. Their compensation is competitive and they offer great benefits. With the training program, they set new employees up for quick career advancement within the company. Leadership is fantastic with giving direction and constructive feedback on a consistent basis. It's great to be working for a company that is at the top of their industry. CEO and Senior Leadership have a great vision for the future of this company and do a good job of making changes to move towards that vision. Ryerson also offers opportunities for relocation.

Cons

While having the opportunity to relocate can be a pro, relocation is almost a necessity for quick advancement within the company. This can be difficult with a family. Ryerson should offer full relocation reimbursement rather than partial since they want employees willing to relocate.

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