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 / Benefits" ((in 32 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 16 reviews)); "Company had a Great culture" ((in 15 reviews)); "Team work is good among coworkers" ((in 12 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 13 reviews)); "They recently stole from the sales people via cutting quarterly bonuses after the quarter had ended." ((in 9 reviews)); "People truly leave bad managers, that statement is true, even though you realized the company isn't great." ((in 8 reviews)); "Long hours." ((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 , Cleveland , Columbus , Los Angeles

Ryerson reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(441 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 441 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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441 reviews

5.0

Apr 22, 2025

Good place to work

Employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are helpful and friendly.

Cons

Work locations not always accessible by public transportation.

Ryerson Response

1y

Thank you very much for your review! We're delighted to learn that our coworkers are helpful and friendly. Our team strives to foster a supportive and positive work environment. Thank you for being a part of our team.

5.0

Apr 1, 2025

Former employee

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunity for advancement, great leadership team.

Cons

The sales rep job doesn’t pay as much as other industries

Ryerson Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you appreciate the opportunities for advancement and our leadership team. We understand your concerns about compensation and are continuously working to ensure competitive pay across all roles. Your insights are valuable in helping us improve.

5.0

Mar 27, 2025

Awesome!

Account representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is super welcoming and helpful. Multiple people from different levels of management have reached out to make sure my first few weeks have gone smoothly and to make sure I know they are there if I have any questions or if I need anything. Comfortable work environment.

Cons

I don't have any so far

Ryerson Response

1y

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that you feel welcomed and supported by our team. Creating a comfortable work environment and ensuring smooth transitions are important to us. Thank you for being a part of our team!

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