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?

"The people were nice and helpful" ((in 193 reviews)); "good benefit and compensation packages" ((in 121 reviews)); "Working with nice and friendly colleagues" ((in 106 reviews)); "good work life balance and general" ((in 80 reviews)); "Lovely team and good culture working on site" ((in 67 reviews))

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

"And low salary" ((in 253 reviews)); "low pay very far not good" ((in 242 reviews)); "No training structure go in learn yourself nobody will show you anything or even bother helping you." ((in 43 reviews)); "Low pay, upper management doesn't care about employees." ((in 33 reviews)); "No bonuses and under paid" ((in 29 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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3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(664 total reviews)

Geraldine Picaud

61% approve of CEO

46% 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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3.0

Jan 11, 2019

Decent health benefits, Horrible pay and no raises

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The health, dental and vision are decent. Not the worst or the best. Staff was very kind and understanding when it came to their workers (ie. Needed to take the day off due to kids being sick or whatnot would be no problem)

Cons

Horribly low pay for this industry NO RAISES ever which equates this to a dead end job Company was cheap when it came to properly running equipment

2.0

Dec 17, 2018

Client Service Advisor

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team. 401k package is reasonable

Cons

Antiquated systems and software No opportunity for advancement Expectations vs pay is poor

1.0

Dec 9, 2018

Stay away

Inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good coworkers, no weekends no nights

Cons

This company will not value you hard work, Snow, Heat, Rain, Dirty cars, Cold weather, we work through it all. after 4 years i was laid off 3 weeks before Xmas. Pay is low, You can make more driving a delivery van.

SGS Response

Hi, Thanks for your review. we do have a great coworkers, I cannot agree more. I am sorry you felt the company didn't value your hard work nor the working condition. People are at the hart of SGS and there are strong business principles around the workforce. I will share your concerns with Management. I wish you all the best in your next endeavour, Tanya

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