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 been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SGS?

55% 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, 3.2 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 (63) , Project Manager (63) , Manager (53) , Technician (50) , 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?

"it is good and people" ((in 185 reviews)); "Good benefits and 5 days a week" ((in 114 reviews)); "Working with nice and friendly colleagues" ((in 104 reviews)); "good work life balance and general" ((in 74 reviews)); "Lovely team and good culture working on site" ((in 71 reviews))

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

"And low salary" ((in 265 reviews)); "low pay very far not good" ((in 233 reviews)); "No training structure go in learn yourself nobody will show you anything or even bother helping you." ((in 40 reviews)); "Poor pay and no bonuses" ((in 34 reviews)); "Also, the subjects are rude but the Principle Investigators and upper management allow it." ((in 34 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 , Cincinnati , Richardson , Los Angeles , Denver , Wheat Ridge , Baton Rouge , Suwanee , Dallas , Pasadena , Hayward , Malta , Oklahoma City , Wilmington , Brookings , North Sioux City , San Diego , Miami , Newark , Corpus Christi , Rancho Cordova

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3.3

55% would recommend to a friend

(3,376 total reviews)

Geraldine Picaud

62% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.9

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

SGS has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,376 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.

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3K reviews

5.0

Jun 15, 2015

feild tec. & prep tec.

Opener

Recommend

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Pros

Fuels Testing Laboratory Field Technician Position required collecting samples for analytical testing using ASTM sampling procedures, maintenance of sampling equipment, and surveying barges. In order to deliver testing samples, driving assortment of Box Trucks was required. The trucks ranged from full size vans to 18-foot box & flatbed trucks. Position required preparing samples for further analytical testing using ASTM procedures, maintenance of preparation equipment Received extensive training in Health and Safety procedures.

Cons

Down side & buss. is slow drown an close dock in Chicago.an power plant too. knot mush sample in to run .

2.0

Jun 12, 2015

Okay

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Not amazing but not bad. Hours are flexible and you're treated with respect

Cons

There's no upward movement, and this position is barely above minimum wage. U do work that should pay more than this

2.0

Jun 9, 2015

Pretty corporate

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Processes were fairly well defined and good training program.

Cons

Found the organization a bit unwholesome, perhaps just due to its large size.

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