Does Smith pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Smith employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Smith. This rating has improved by 18% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Smith?

69% of Smith employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Smith 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Smith?

International Account Representative (24) , Sales Representative (10) , Sales (9) , International Sales (7) , International Sales Representative (7) , Account Executive (5) , IT Intern (5) , International Account Manager (5) , International Account Executive (4) , Procurement Specialist (4) , Account Manager (3) , Electronic Component Inspector (3) , Manager (3) , Quality Control (3) , Receptionist (3)

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

"Great people and the owners really step up when one of their workers is in need." ((in 26 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 20 reviews)); "Made a lot of effort at having a great culture." ((in 18 reviews)); "Management is approachable and willing to listen to employee concerns." ((in 14 reviews)); "Healthy work environment" ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Upper management is not involved in the relationship with employees and local managers don't communicate the issues to them so you are stuck with whatever malcontent you might have." ((in 7 reviews)); "Some managers have no business being a manager." ((in 5 reviews)); "Senior management's nepotism is off the charts: they parachute their own kids in as "interns," then rubber" ((in 4 reviews)); "Pay is fairly lower than market." ((in 3 reviews)); "Bonuses are paid based on favoritism, the higher ups get majority of the compensation, the performance reviews don't guarantee any compensation raises even if you receive great scores." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Smith layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Smith locations?

Houston , New York , San Jose , Austin , Pleasanton , Tampa , Spring , Texas City , Hialeah , Boston , Alabama City

Smith reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(237 total reviews)

Nick Bedford

84% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

Smith has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 237 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Smith employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

237 reviews

3.0

Jan 22, 2026

chill working environment,

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

chill working environment and nice colleague. good for people who want stable working environment.

Cons

casual team culture and work standard. lack of coaching. lack of professional/transferable technical skill development.

Smith Response

5mo

Thank you for your feedback. Smith is committed to providing our team members with the resources and guidance they need to thrive. Our comprehensive learning and development program is designed to help employees succeed and includes a wide range of online and in-person training opportunities, advanced leadership classes, and seminars for early-tenured employees. If you feel you need further training or resources to improve your skills, we encourage you to speak with your manager.

5.0

Nov 30, 2025

good company

Electronic component inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

work life balance good benefits

Cons

only 4 days sick leave

Smith Response

7mo

Thank you for your feedback. Our employees receive ample personal time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package to allow them to rest and recuperate throughout the year. We value all of our employees as integral parts of the Smith family, and we are proud of the positive and dynamic culture we’ve created across the company. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

3.0

Nov 17, 2025

Competitive Environment

Acount representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good uncapped commission scheme, based on Sales profit.

Cons

Competitive and unhealthy environment between offices.

Smith Response

7mo

Thank you for your feedback. Throughout Smith’s 40 years in the semiconductor industry, we have encouraged our people to work with teammates around the world to ensure we meet our customers’ needs wherever they may be. Our position as the leading global independent distributor allows our offices to rely on each other for support to capture business opportunities. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

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