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

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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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4.0

Nov 16, 2023

Decent job position

Inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent Pay and decent benefits as well.

Cons

Small room for promotions, organization is some sort of flat. The next position after mine (Entry Level) is already supervisor.

2.0

Nov 15, 2023

Expect Long Hours

Microbiologist 1

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great teammates and fun people to be around.

Cons

Long Hours with low pay, overtime isn't optional like they say in the hiring process. 11-7:30 is actually 11-9 on a good day. Supervisors don't help much.

3.0

Nov 14, 2023

Good Stepping Stone

Lab analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, option for benefits, 50 cent raise every 6 months for the first 1.5 years, breakfast every pay day, sometimes catered lunch

Cons

Low pay, little room for advancement, takes sick/vacation time if you have to miss work because there are renovations to the lab or hurricanes, hiring from outside instead of internal promotions

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