Is Sonic Automotive a good company to work for?

Sonic Automotive has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 857 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 59% of employees would recommend working at Sonic Automotive to a friend and 46% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Sonic Automotive have been left by employees working as Manager , Sales Manager and Service Manager .

Does Sonic Automotive pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sonic Automotive employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sonic Automotive. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sonic Automotive?

59% of Sonic Automotive employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sonic Automotive 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sonic Automotive?

Sales Associate (61) , Sales (29) , Sales Manager (29) , Finance Manager (16) , Manager (16) , Technician (16) , Client Advisor (15) , Automotive Service Advisor (14) , Sales Consultant (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Salesperson (14) , Receptionist (12) , Service Porter (11) , Service Manager (10) , Cashier (9)

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

"Benefits are good and the future is bright." ((in 54 reviews)); "people are great there friendly" ((in 48 reviews)); "i like the company pay is good and lots of room for growth" ((in 47 reviews)); "Great management and leadership." ((in 19 reviews)); "Great Coworkers, fun place to work, some manager do go out their way to help employees" ((in 19 reviews))

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

"poor management and underpaid for work completed" ((in 53 reviews)); "Long hours (10.5 hours per day to be exact) and can get incredibly busy." ((in 47 reviews)); "There is no work life balance" ((in 30 reviews)); "The managers are lazy and when they get chewed out they take it out on the employees like it's our fault." ((in 25 reviews)); "Very corporate and upper management is only focused on numbers and metrics" ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sonic Automotive layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Sonic Automotive locations?

Charlotte , Houston , Atlanta , Denver , Fort Myers , Richardson , Los Angeles , Birmingham , Montgomery , Colma , Nashville , San Jose , Dallas , Columbus , Calabasas , Monrovia , Clearwater , Lowell , Chattanooga , Buena Park , Santa Monica , San Rafael , Las Vegas , Fort Mill , Concord , San Francisco , Walnut Creek , Santa Clara , Fairfax , Katy

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Sonic Automotive reviews

3.4

59% would recommend to a friend

(843 total reviews)

David B. Smith

71% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

2.9

Work/Life balance

Sonic Automotive has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 843 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sonic Automotive employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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843 reviews

1.0

Sep 13, 2016

The Absolute WORST

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stock retention grants allow C-Suites to cash-in upwards of $20M a year and then we meet every year for them to throw it in our faces and let us know that we shouldn’t expect anything different.

Cons

Overworked Underpaid Benefits are HORRIBLE (Family of 3 pays approx. $1000 a month) Management is selected with straws (The good ol’ fashioned way)

1.0

Aug 26, 2016

Associates run the company.

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Training is second to none. Regional support staff is there to help and give guidance when needed. Reporting is amazing and they give you the tools you need. They're technology is superior are are completely cutting edge.

Cons

Associate satisfaction is where they fall short. They listen to them, without even checking with the management to see if it holds any weight. I agree with associate satisfaction, yet when the tail wags the dog, your business will flounder. The GM I worked for managed to associate satisfaction and lacked accountability in a fear of hurting the ASI number. They have lost good managers, and recently an amazing manager due to listening to a couple disgruntled associates in the department, instead of listening to the majority. This will hurt them in the future if they don't get a handle on it.

5.0

Aug 4, 2016

Sonic is top notch!

Service director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great atmosphere at all of the dealerships I have visited, they are very focused on employee satisfaction, and they have best training and support teams in the automotive business!!!

Cons

There have been no issues in the 2+ years I have been with Sonic.

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