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 got paid weekly bonuses were good" ((in 36 reviews)); "Good benefits a lot of overtime" ((in 34 reviews)); "Company had a Great culture" ((in 16 reviews)); "Team work is good among coworkers" ((in 13 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ryerson according to real employee reviews?

"People truly leave bad managers, that statement is true, even though you realized the company isn't great." ((in 8 reviews)); "One quarter, he told us we didn’t work hard enough and deserved to have our bonus taken away, which we only received because we worked hard." ((in 6 reviews)); "High pressure work environment" ((in 4 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 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

(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

Feb 2, 2019

Good times no more

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are mostly great Lots of opportunities for growth Busy in a good way—never a dull day, time flies.

Cons

A once great culture is going downhill fast in the North Market. Too many metrics. Everyone is stressed. Upper management does not appreciate the hard work of ground level workers.

Ryerson Response

7y

Thank you for the feedback. If you would like to share more, please do not hesitate to reach out. Please email us at careers@ryerson.com.

5.0

Jan 29, 2019

Great Company

Senior account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have been with Ryerson going on one year in outside sales with a previous background in the metals industry. This company has been one of the best I have worked for. Despite its size, everyone feels like and treats you like family. Managers truly care about you as an employee and a person. Not just direct managers but upper management as well. They are actively involved (including the CEO), communicating with employees on the ground floor making sure they keep everyone actively engaged in company wide goals while making sure those employees understand the role they play in achieving these goals. Ryerson makes it very clear and reminds employees of their value and how they individually contribute to the bottom line. They actively ask what your desires are in regards to upward movement within the company and pay at or above industry standards. If you work hard for Ryerson, they will work hard for you. Still the best in the metals industry.

Cons

No cons significant enough to mention.

Ryerson Response

7y

Thank you for sharing your experience with others!

4.0

Jan 21, 2019

Ryerson

Account representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work/life balance is always a plus.

Cons

None that I can think of.

Ryerson Response

7y

Appreciate your feedback!

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