Question 1

Does SM Energy pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at SM Energy?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at SM Energy?

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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)

Question 4

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

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"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))

Question 5

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

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"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))

Question 6

What are employees saying about SM Energy layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed SM Energy locations?

Accepted Answer

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

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