Does Sonic Drive-In pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sonic Drive-In employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sonic Drive-In. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sonic Drive-In?

38% of Sonic Drive-In employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sonic Drive-In 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sonic Drive-In?

CarHop (36) , Assistant Manager (34) , Sonic Carhop (31) , Crew Member (27) , Cook (19) , General Manager (13) , Car Hop (9) , Crew Leader (8) , Line Cook (8) , Manager (8) , Associate Manager (7) , Restaurant General Manager (5) , Crew Member/Carhop (4) , Skating Carhop (4) , Cashier (3)

What are the pros of working at Sonic Drive-In according to real employee reviews?

"Flexible hours if you are in high school." ((in 14 reviews)); "free food sometimes and discounts" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great managers" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good money for students" ((in 9 reviews)); "If you like fast pace work, then it's great Employee meal and drink Tips Sometimes really good coworkers" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sonic Drive-In according to real employee reviews?

"its hot by the fryer and low pay" ((in 33 reviews)); "•very poor management" ((in 17 reviews)); "Lack of professionalism, bad training and questionable hires." ((in 6 reviews)); "dirty, crazy workflow, low pay" ((in 3 reviews)); "Disorganized upper management focused on maximizing their own salaries" ((in 2 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Sonic Drive-In locations?

Houston , Edmond , Oklahoma City , Corpus Christi , Dallas , Fort Worth , Las Vegas , Wichita , Waterloo , Flagstaff , Tempe , Duncan , Kernersville , Austin , Eagle Pass , Killeen , Fayetteville , Memphis , Murfreesboro , Nashville , Menifee , Conifer , Vancouver , Manhattan , Derby , Winter Haven , Columbia , Augusta , Millville , Atmore

Sonic Drive-In reviews

3.2

38% would recommend to a friend

(336 total reviews)

Jerry Stanfill

58% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

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Sonic Drive-In has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 336 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sonic Drive-In employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

336 reviews

2.0

Mar 4, 2025

Good money, but torturous

Carhop

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The tips were solid and I worked so hard that I formed a bond with my coworkers. The money is the biggest pro - probably one of the highest earning jobs for an inexperienced teen.

Cons

It was torturous for my mental health. Overworked, yelled at, cussed at, and expected to work unreasonable hours as a high school student. Conditions were also unsafe very frequently and in my time there I saw a coworker pass out from heat exhaustion and another coworker break her arm. We were never allowed to take off our roller skates, no exception.

3.0

Mar 4, 2025

Fine, hard work, no breaks.

Sonic carhop

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's easy work, and there were okay tips. They typically pay over minimum wage, but not by a ton. Still, for fast food the pay was all right. It was pretty easy to get time off if I needed it.

Cons

Long hours, sometimes no breaks. If you're not actively peeing, you're working. Even eating lunch is done in between orders, no lunch break.

2.0

Feb 14, 2025

Fast-Paced and Great Learning Experience.

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is food there always

Cons

It is very loud sometimes

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Jobs at Sonic Drive-In

Carhop or Skating Carhop

Carhop or Skating Carhop

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Good money, but torturous

Fine, hard work, no breaks.

Fast-Paced and Great Learning Experience.

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