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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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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439 reviews

5.0

Jun 24, 2025

Overall Good

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture of the team Supportive Flexible

Cons

Red tape can get in the way

Ryerson Response

11mo

Thank you for being part of the team for over 10 years! We appreciate your commitment and contributions to Ryerson. It’s great to hear that you value the team culture, support, and flexibility. We understand red tape can be frustrating, and we’re always working on ways to streamline processes where we can.

4.0

Jun 18, 2025

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Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Overall good company to work for. I have learned a lot in my role and we have really great people working here. I feel that I will have opportunities to move up the ladder here.

Cons

The company can run pretty lean causing burn out. Employee can feel like just a number.

Ryerson Response

11mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your dedication over the past few years! We're glad to hear that you've found growth opportunities and value in your role, and it’s great to know you think highly of the team here. We also acknowledge your concerns and are committed to continuously improving the employee experience.

3.0

May 30, 2025

Work

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well organized, lots of resources

Cons

Vacation system and bonus system

Ryerson Response

Thank you for being a part of Ryerson. We truly appreciate your contributions. We're glad you found value in our structure and resources, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

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