Is SolarCity a good company to work for?

SolarCity has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 2,374 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at SolarCity to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about SolarCity have been left by employees working as Software Engineer , Recruiter and Regional Sales Manager .

Does SolarCity pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SolarCity employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SolarCity. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SolarCity?

61% of SolarCity employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SolarCity 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SolarCity?

Field Energy Consultant (258) , Field Energy Specialist (141) , Inside Energy Consultant (41) , Field Energy Consultant- Sales (34) , Installer (32) , Regional Sales Manager (31) , Field Energy Advisor (30) , Energy Consultant (28) , PV Designer (27) , FEC (26) , Inside Sales Representative (22) , Sales Representative (22) , Crew Lead (21) , Senior Field Energy Consultant (21) , Inside Energy Specialist (18)

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

"They were all great people and easy to relate with." ((in 166 reviews)); "The reward to work ratio is fantastic and the benefits are very good." ((in 156 reviews)); "Good pay and no supervision working at the different Home Depots" ((in 98 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and friendly." ((in 48 reviews)); "Initial team environment is great and everyone seems like they want you to succeed." ((in 46 reviews))

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

"Poor management and inside communication." ((in 151 reviews)); "Jobs aren't represented as they turn out to be by many managers." ((in 79 reviews)); "No training plan in place." ((in 65 reviews)); "Little to no work life balance" ((in 51 reviews)); "Upper management is aware of this and do nothing about it." ((in 50 reviews))

What are employees saying about SolarCity layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed SolarCity locations?

Las Vegas , San Mateo , Roseville , Los Angeles , San Diego , San Francisco , Phoenix , Sacramento , Denver , Riverside , Albany , Fresno , Beltsville , Hartford , Boston , Cranbury , New York , Berkeley , San Jose , Baltimore , Granite Bay , Santa Ana , Foster City , Fremont , San Luis Obispo , Henderson , Blackwood , Chatsworth , Martinez , Marlborough

SolarCity reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(2,336 total reviews)

Lyndon Rive

84% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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SolarCity has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,336 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SolarCity employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Nov 29, 2016

Great Company

Field energy consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exciting, cutting edge technology. Chance to really make a huge impact!

Cons

Things are changing all of the time and there isn't really too much continuity. Avg 2-4 months for getting paid from closing a deal.

3.0

Nov 27, 2016

It's sales.

Field energy specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture is great. Channel managers really care for you and are always ready to listen and help. Decent base pay. As long as you work hard and are able to smile all day, it is a great job.

Cons

High pressure from new upper management for sales goals leaves us exhausted from overworking in areas with difficult demographics. Commissions aren't paid by appointments set and are dependent on the consultants you send them too. You can be a top performer but if the consultants don't bring your customers to a final close, you don't get paid.

4.0

Nov 27, 2016

Highly Recommend

Permit coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

SolarCity continues to be a game changer in the distributed energy industry. They attract talented and passionate employees and the workplace culture is one of positivity and shared goals. Equitable compensation, safety, benefits, stock options.

Cons

Intense growth objectives can be overwhelming. To succeed one has to tip the work / life balance in favor of the company goals and expectations.

SolarCity Response

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Thank you for taking the time to post this review. We couldn't agree more that SolarCity continues to shape the energy industry and we're so proud. We understand that our growth rate and our goals seem lofty at times, but we appreciate our hard-working and talented employees who make the seemingly impossible all possible. Thank you for feedback, and if you have additional suggestions, please reach out to your local People Empowerment representative.

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