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 32 reviews)); "Good Pay / Benefits" ((in 28 reviews)); "Company had a Great culture" ((in 16 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?

"Upper management is highly over paid while workers are underpaid." ((in 15 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)); "Ownership and current senior leadership." ((in 4 reviews)); "High pressure work environment" ((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

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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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440 reviews

2.0

Aug 10, 2010

NO ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is above average, and the benefits are good. Have met some good friends through the company too.

Cons

There is absolutely no opportunity for advancement if you don't know the "right people". There are times when you are treated like a second class citizen if you're not in with certain people, and management in general is incompetent at all levels and locations. It's a good place to start off working, especially if you are new to an area. If you're looking for a career, find somewhere else. If you're just looking for a paycheck, it's great.

4.0

May 4, 2009

Salesperson who takes orders and makes calls all day, interacts with outside sales and customers to build relationships.

Inside sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

size of company, age of company, and capital resources all allow for very secure employment if you are willing to do anything they want you to. Wages are decent, and bonuses can pay out pretty nice.

Cons

The large size of the company causes some bureaucracy. You must be willing to work occasional weekend and evening overtime, without exemption for almost any reason. The parent company (Platinum Equity) likes money, so at this point, with the economic conditions being the main factor, anything can happen.

5.0

Nov 18, 2008

Ryerson is a great place to start a career!

Inside sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

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great management who really care about their employees. Great atmosphere to work in with above avg salary for the area. A chance to work for a company that gives you a great opportunity to advance within the company and reach your career goals

Cons

The plant is in a bad part of town and the bathrooms could be cleaner but I am picky about bathrooms

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