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 Pay / Benefits" ((in 34 reviews)); "Good benefits a lot of overtime" ((in 33 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 14 reviews)); "Company had a Great culture" ((in 14 reviews)); "Team work is good among coworkers" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ryerson according to real employee 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 7 reviews)); "Long hours." ((in 4 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 , 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

5.0

Apr 25, 2021

Wonderful company

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stability and direction are key.

Cons

Still a lot of favoritism.

Ryerson Response

5y

Thanks for sharing your feedback with others!

2.0

Apr 20, 2021

Underpaid

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible with schedule and time off

Cons

Underpaid, under appreciated. Terrified to admit they are a call center

Ryerson Response

5y

Thank you for providing your feedback. If you wish to share more with us, please email careers@ryerson.com. Thank you

5.0

Apr 6, 2021

Fantastic place to work!

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ryerson is a progressive company that cares about it's employees. There are several fantastic programs and training opportunities available to support employee growth and development. Employees are encouraged to take control of their careers and managers are supportive when their employees express interest in moving internally. Ryerson is a fair company that has a solid foundation with their mission, vision and values, the management team is approachable and it really has a culture of family. I highly recommend joining our team!

Cons

Some equipment is aging but they are being addressed accordingly.

Ryerson Response

5y

Thanks for sharing!

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