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

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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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439 reviews

3.0

Sep 29, 2025

Ryerson Work

Waterjet operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits, good pension contribution plan

Cons

Very hard work, have to be fit and strong.

Ryerson Response

8mo

Thank you for your dedication and contributions during your 8 years at Ryerson. We truly appreciate your service. We're glad to hear you valued the pay, benefits, and pension plan. We appreciate your feedback as we continue to improve the employee experience.

5.0

Sep 19, 2025

Great place why not

Product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great and friendly place to work at

Cons

Don't have anything bad to say

Ryerson Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We're thrilled to hear you've had a great experience at Ryerson. Your feedback means a lot to us and helps reinforce the welcoming culture we strive to maintain.

2.0

Aug 29, 2025

No room for growth

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits ok pay good vacation

Cons

Ran like a prison camp disrespect for mangers

Ryerson Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We truly value your feedback and your long-standing commitment to Ryerson. We’ve made HR aware of your concerns, and we encourage you to reach out to your local HR representative to provide additional insight so we can better support your growth and workplace experience. Your voice matters, and we’re committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment for all employees

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