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

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

2.0

Dec 30, 2025

Racism, homophobia and poor management

Ctl operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

After a few years, the amount of vacation time is great.

Cons

- Unbelievable amounts of racism and homophobia. - Anonymous surveys are not kept private - Unwilling to hold senior employees accountable - Will keep temp employees for months despite blatant insubordination. Zero corrective action resulting in low productivity, lack of efficiency of other workers(picking up slack), and a hostile work environment. - Will use bogus reasons to let you go - Nepotism in the workplace. Hiring son for position despite seniority of other employees and lack of qualifications.

Ryerson Response

5mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience. We truly appreciate your input and are very sorry to hear about your concerns. We want to be clear that racism, homophobia, and any form of discrimination are never acceptable at Ryerson. We are committed to maintaining a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all employees and have strict policies in place to prevent and address such behavior. Please reach out to us at https://www.ryerson.com/contactus so we can better understand your experience and take appropriate action.

4.0

Dec 23, 2025

Good place to work

Inside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work, great products

Cons

Transport route makes i difficult

Ryerson Response

5mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for all the contributions you’ve made to Ryerson! We’re glad to hear you enjoy working here and appreciate your recognition of our products and workplace environment. Your feedback is valuable, and we’re committed to continuously improving wherever we can.

5.0

Nov 5, 2025

Great Company

Pc technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good PTO 401k Match Great Work Culture

Cons

No cons at this time

Ryerson Response

7mo

Thank you very much for your review! We're glad to hear you enjoy our benefits and culture. Thank you for being a part of the team.

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