Does Scientific Games pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Scientific Games employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Scientific Games. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Scientific Games?

60% of Scientific Games employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Scientific Games 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Scientific Games?

Software Engineer (141) , Senior Software Engineer (76) , Associate Software Engineer (33) , Field Service Technician (29) , Test Engineer (27) , Manager (22) , Project Manager (21) , Software Developer (20) , Senior Test Engineer (18) , Director (16) , Product Manager (12) , Senior Manager (11) , Computer Operator (10) , Associate Test Engineer (9) , Quality Assurance Engineer (9)

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

"Work life balance and good" ((in 110 reviews)); "The people were great and there were many outside work events that I enjoyed" ((in 73 reviews)); "Good benefits with good team" ((in 73 reviews)); "Good salary and compensation." ((in 63 reviews)); "Good pay and presents a learning environment" ((in 55 reviews))

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

"Managers are in this for themselves and don't care who they step on for their own sakes." ((in 32 reviews)); "Upper management is checked out and does not care about the employees." ((in 25 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs sometime creates job insecurity among employee" ((in 20 reviews)); "Favoritism runs rampant in the company." ((in 16 reviews)); "Some projects having old technology" ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Scientific Games layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Scientific Games locations?

Alpharetta , Las Vegas , Chicago , Reno , Cedar Falls , Atlanta , Dover , Oklahoma City , Baltimore , Middletown , New York , Phoenix , Dallas , San Juan , Little Rock , Providence , Egg Harbor Township , Waukegan , Gardiner , Denver , Rocky Hill , Harrisburg , Philadelphia , Pittsburgh , Duluth , McCook , Burlington , Jamaica , Yonkers , Appleton

Scientific Games reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(1,406 total reviews)

Patrick McHugh

75% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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Scientific Games has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,406 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Scientific Games employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Oct 13, 2025

Supportive Environment, Lots of Chaos

Internal sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive management willing to help maintain work-life balance, reviews performance holistically, inclusive and open office culture

Cons

Constantly shifting job expectations and methods. Slow erosion/worsening of benefits. Utilizes a point system.

Scientific Games Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you found our environment supportive and inclusive. We also appreciate the feedback on shifting priorities and benefits - we continue to work on improving consistency and supporting our teams through change. We value your contributions and wish you the best in your future endeavors.

4.0

Oct 4, 2025

Good Company

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Work life balance. Hike wise also its good 8-10% average.

Cons

Depends on your project. But overall less career opportunities.

Scientific Games Response

4mo

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you valued the work-life balance and compensation at Scientific Games. We appreciate your input on career growth and continue to enhance opportunities for development. We wish you the great success in your next opportunity.

4.0

Sep 28, 2025

Strong projects, but culture could improve

Digital creative lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Competitive pay and benefits - large-scale projects： Being part of a well-known company means access to bigger projects, more tools, and cross-functional collaboration. - Brand recognition - Challenging and growth-oriented work In digital gaming and creative tech, there are opportunities to work on innovative projects and expand skill sets.

Cons

While salaries are competitive, benefits and workplace culture may feel just “okay,” with some mismatch between expectations and reality.

Scientific Games Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed innovative projects and collaboration opportunities. We agree that we have exciting work. We also appreciate your feedback on culture and benefits as we continue to enhance the employee experience.

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