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 (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?

"The people were nice and helpful" ((in 192 reviews)); "Good benefits and 5 days a week" ((in 120 reviews)); "Working with nice and friendly colleagues" ((in 101 reviews)); "good work life balance and general" ((in 83 reviews)); "Lovely team and good culture working on site" ((in 69 reviews))

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

"And low salary" ((in 249 reviews)); "low pay very far not good" ((in 237 reviews)); "No training structure go in learn yourself nobody will show you anything or even bother helping you." ((in 38 reviews)); "By the time you finish training someone they are sick of the way the company and managers treat them and they quit." ((in 38 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 , 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

SGS reviews

3.3

54% would recommend to a friend

(664 total reviews)

Geraldine Picaud

61% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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2.0

Jun 21, 2026

Varied analysis exposure but demanding hours and low pay

Laboratory analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Expose to different types of Analysis. Leave Benefits

Cons

Rendering OT most of the time. You never get to go home on time. Low salary but very demanding work

3.0

Jun 12, 2026

good for fresh grads, but heavy workload pressure

Chemist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Suitable for fresh graduates to build industry experience.

Cons

Workload can be heavy compared to the salary offered. High expectations and tight deadlines may create pressure.

3.0

Jun 11, 2026

Stable company with nice coworkers but slow growth

Operation manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- Big company, globally recognized. - Nice co workers - Financially stable and has huge potential. - Diversity and continuous effort towards sustainability.

Cons

- Very slow, not aggressive. - No career growth, internal politics. Policies are very different across business lines which is unusual for such a huge company. - Low compensation compared to competition. - Not much support form management

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Varied analysis exposure but demanding hours and low pay

good for fresh grads, but heavy workload pressure

Stable company with nice coworkers but slow growth

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