Does SM Energy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SM Energy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SM Energy. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SM Energy?

62% of SM Energy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SM Energy 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SM Energy?

Engineer (6) , Land Technician (5) , Senior Accountant (5) , Land Department (4) , Lease Operator (4) , Accountant (3) , Contractor (2) , Engineering Technician (2) , Geologist (2) , Manager (2) , Reservoir Engineer (2) , Senior Financial Analyst (2) , Systems Administrator (2)

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

"Benefits are great and mangement seems to make the best decisions for all concerned....." ((in 31 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 12 reviews)); "Excellent pay and unrivaled benefits package." ((in 9 reviews)); "SM is well equiped with great CEO and CFO." ((in 6 reviews)); "Decent work life balance." ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Managers and HR people in this company wouldn't ever land the same positions with a reputable company." ((in 5 reviews)); "Specifically the IT supervisor is a complete joke." ((in 5 reviews)); "College interns will come in and get all the training you have been begging for for years." ((in 4 reviews)); "It is also quite tribal and cliquey, if you aren’t an alma mater from a specific school or aren’t very outdoorsy you’ll be in the “out” group and will face limited career advancement opportunities and be at the top of the chopping block if and when layoffs come." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about SM Energy layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed SM Energy locations?

Denver , Houston , Midland , Billings , Tulsa , Richmond , Williston , Roosevelt , Catarina , Big Spring , Fort Worth , San Angelo , Mount Vernon , Highlands Ranch

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SM Energy reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(147 total reviews)

Jay Ottoson

79% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Career opportunities

SM Energy has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 147 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SM Energy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

147 reviews

4.0

Jan 18, 2013

Great company to work for

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The senior management really lives and promotes their values. They aren't just bullet points on a powerpoint slide. The CEO knows your name from almost Day 1. He is extremely personable. The company is working hard to be one of the best in the industry and stay in the best plays.

Cons

The company is growing so fast that there is never any downtime between changes and new projects.

5.0

Jan 4, 2013

Great place to work, great people

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

SM Energy is a company that has experienced its share of growing pains but is a great place to work. The upper management (CEO, and COO particularly) are great guys who get to know their employees. The people here really make the company. The salary for technical professionals is competitive with other companies and the benefits are in many cases better than other petroleum companies. There is no pressure to outside the standard working hours but often it happens because people enjoy their jobs and the people they work with.

Cons

Office structure can limit working with other groups or people within the company. Additionally there seems to be some resistance to new ideas from different levels of management that can be a bit frustrating at times.

3.0

Dec 21, 2012

Nice Place to Work and Positive Work Environment

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

SM is well equiped with great CEO and CFO. SM has great benfits and positive work environment that are enjoyable to be a part of. Flexible schedules that allow for a family friendly environment.

Cons

The salary is on the low end of the industry. Some of the departments are over stocked and has a aging workforce. Additionally, there is a lot of focus on goals that seem to be set purposely low and easily accoplished with little room for growth. VERY tough to move around within the company to gain professional experience.

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Lease Operator - Utah