Does SanMar pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SanMar employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SanMar. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SanMar?

67% of SanMar employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SanMar 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SanMar?

Account Executive (65) , Processor (11) , Order Picker (9) , Account Coordinator (7) , Customer Service Representative (7) , Production (7) , Supervisor (7) , Project Manager (5) , Warehouse Associate (5) , Equipment Operator (4) , Operations Engineer (4) , Territory Manager (4) , Analyst (3) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (3) , Warehouse Worker (3)

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

"The people at SanMar are nice." ((in 38 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 37 reviews)); "Laid back casual office atmosphere also a plus and good work/life balance for most positions." ((in 29 reviews)); "Work from home, good insurance, great 401k" ((in 24 reviews)); "Great culture (feels like a family)" ((in 21 reviews))

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

"The pay is low and not competitive." ((in 52 reviews)); "The salary is low but there are many company perks." ((in 12 reviews)); "And too much favoritism!" ((in 6 reviews)); "The stress is also present for the Supervisors, who have to fight these fires and assuage the frustration of the hourly employees." ((in 6 reviews)); "upper management are mostly home grown" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about SanMar layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed SanMar locations?

Issaquah , Seattle , Preston , Jacksonville , West Chester , Sparks , Irving , Robbinsville , Avondale , Shakopee , Dallas , Reno , Phoenix , Cincinnati , Ashland , Minneapolis , Bothell , Jackson , Boise , Idaho Falls , Charlottesville , Frisco , Houston , Texas City , Knoxville , Nashville , Hamilton , Dayton , Lakewood , Denver

SanMar reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(420 total reviews)

Marty Lott

85% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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SanMar has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 420 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SanMar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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420 reviews

5.0

Nov 4, 2018

great company

Restocker/picker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They care about their employees. if you keep your numbers up you will do just fine.

Cons

A lot of walking .

SanMar Response

7y

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We're happy to hear that you enjoy our employee-focused culture. SanMar does our very best to be transparent about the physical requirements for this role throughout the hiring process. We look forward to your continued career growth at SanMar!

5.0

Oct 25, 2018

Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great Benefits - Work/Life Balance - Employee Discounts - Friendly Atmosphere

Cons

- Low pay compared to most companies

SanMar Response

7y

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We are happy to hear that you found good work life balance, great benefits, awesome product discounts and a friendly environment here. SanMar strives to be competitive with local markets and will continue to evaluate our compensation program.

5.0

Sep 25, 2018

GOOD

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overtime after 8 hour long

Cons

Bad management lots of favoritism

SanMar Response

7y

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We are happy to hear that you appreciate and benefit from the opportunities to work overtime. We're sorry to hear that you feel there’s been a trend of favoritism among management at your location. In 2018, SanMar has actively invested in implementing manager and supervisor training programs nationwide. These programs have been well received and we are committed to continuing to train and grow our management teams in the years to come.

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