Does SGS pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SGS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SGS. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SGS?

54% of SGS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SGS 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SGS?

Lab Technician (188) , Chemist (91) , Laboratory Technician (91) , Inspector (72) , Analyst (64) , Project Manager (63) , Manager (53) , Technician (51) , Auditor (47) , Administrative Assistant (41) , Supervisor (36) , Laboratory Analyst (35) , Auxiliar Administrativo (33) , Analista (32) , Microbiologist (31)

What are the pros of working at SGS according to real employee reviews?

"People are nice and generally pretty helpful!" ((in 195 reviews)); "good benefit and compensation packages" ((in 128 reviews)); "Working with nice and friendly colleagues" ((in 100 reviews)); "Lovely team and good culture working on site" ((in 75 reviews)); "good work life balance and general" ((in 74 reviews))

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

"And low salary" ((in 250 reviews)); "low pay very far not good" ((in 233 reviews)); "Low pay, upper management doesn't care about employees." ((in 34 reviews)); "No bonuses and under paid" ((in 28 reviews)); "Poor organisation, poor communication.. not what you know, but who you know kind of business." ((in 25 reviews))

What are employees saying about SGS layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SGS layoffs and their outlook for job security at SGS in 2026.

What are the top reviewed SGS locations?

Fairfield , Lincolnshire , Dayton , Deer Park , Houston , Chicago , Rutherford , Orlando , New York , Anchorage , Richardson , Cincinnati , Los Angeles , Denver , Wheat Ridge , Baton Rouge , Suwanee , Pasadena , Dallas , Hayward , Malta , Oklahoma City , Wilmington , Brookings , North Sioux City , San Diego , Miami , Newark , Corpus Christi , Rancho Cordova

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3.3

54% would recommend to a friend

(664 total reviews)

Geraldine Picaud

61% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

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2.0

Oct 27, 2025

Full time test engineer at SGS

Test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Health benefits, dental, vision, etc.

Cons

Lesser pay range than market value

3.0

Oct 22, 2025

Microbiology Lab

Laboratory technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Suitable for fresh graduates that prioritize on gaining lab experience - Good, supportive team members - Sufficient facilities and amenities for staffs - SOP are clear and available for reference, standardized working method - Benefits such as medical coverage, annual leaves, training are good

Cons

- Low base salary - Low annual bonuses - Expected to be working overtime frequently for lab staffs (can be claimed) - Imbalance between manpower and workload

4.0

Oct 20, 2025

Solid company

Petroleum inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of work Decent pay

Cons

Favoritism runs high Management has its favorites

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