SouthState reviews

3.8

68% would recommend to a friend

(549 total reviews)

John Corbett

93% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

SouthState has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 549 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SouthState employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

549 reviews
2.0
Jul 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive Culture: The company fosters a laid-back, team-oriented culture that’s generally pleasant to work in. • Internal Mobility: One of the biggest strengths is the opportunity for growth from within. Promotions and career advancement are possible if you stay long enough.

Cons

Misleading Hybrid Policy: The Treasury Management team advertises the role as hybrid starting after six months, but in reality, it can take nine months to a year — or longer — before any hybrid schedule is approved. Even then, the hybrid arrangement is unstable and subject to sudden changes. • Bait-and-Switch Tactics: Hybrid flexibility is used as a recruiting tool, but once hired, you’ll quickly discover it’s more of a management control mechanism than a benefit. Expect sudden demands to return to the office, even for an entire month, with little notice — often justified under vague “business needs.” • Extremely Expensive Health Insurance: The health plan is costly and offers minimal coverage. • Low Pay: Compensation is below industry standards, especially considering the workload and expectations. • Unreliable Scheduling: Planning personal life is difficult due to unpredictable office attendance demands. There’s no transparency or consistency in how the hybrid schedule is managed.

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SouthState Response
6mo
Your feedback is a principle guide to ensure we continue to improve each day. We understand your frustration with the aspects you felt were negative during your experience with us. Please know that your comments are seen by HR and will be shared with our leadership team in order to improve the experience for our team members. Thank you.
3.0
Jun 25, 2025

Dishonesty about elimination of jobs

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I gained great experience during my employment there.

Cons

I was notified that due to the most recent bank merger that my position was being eliminated only to find out later that they brought someone from the new bank into my position. My position was really not eliminated but I was.

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SouthState Response
6mo
Your feedback is welcomed. We understand your frustration with the aspects you felt were negative during your experience. We appreciate your advice and strive to communicate with candor and transparency. Your reflections are seen and will be taken into consideration by our HR and leadership teams.
5.0
Dec 23, 2024

Great Place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

4 weeks PTO day one. Get paid bonuses and commissions depending on your sales.

Cons

They are slow to promote.

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