Does Steel Dynamics pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Steel Dynamics employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Steel Dynamics. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Steel Dynamics?

82% of Steel Dynamics employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Steel Dynamics 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Steel Dynamics?

Electrician (8) , Software Engineer (5) , Accountant (4) , Engineer (4) , Intern (4) , Accounting Associate (3) , Crane Operator (3) , Network Engineer (3) , Programmer (3) , Sales Representative (3) , Electrical Technician (2) , Engineering Intern (2) , Intern - Hourly (2) , Machine Operator (2) , Maintenance (2)

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

"The benefits are great through this company." ((in 50 reviews)); "Great pay with incentives included" ((in 37 reviews)); "Great people." ((in 10 reviews)); "Excellent company culture and compensation" ((in 7 reviews)); "Employees genuinely care" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"The work/Life balance is difficult due to the schedule." ((in 5 reviews)); "Long hours and swing shifts." ((in 4 reviews)); "Current manager in our area is well below an average individual for being put into a position where he has no clue how to do any of the jobs as well as no interpersonal skills." ((in 3 reviews)); "Month working weekend and month off...cause of 4 on 4 off schedule, insurance not good, so much favoritism, hiring all their buddies" ((in 3 reviews)); "Lack of communication between departments" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Steel Dynamics layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Steel Dynamics locations?

Fort Wayne , Columbia City , Butler , Columbus , Pittsboro , Pittsburgh , Sinton , Roanoke , Indianapolis , Terre Haute , Pelham , New Haven , Duluth , New York , Corpus Christi , Hoyt Lakes , Huntington , Auburn , Bloomington , Bryan , Cincinnati , Columbus , Indiana

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Steel Dynamics reviews

3.9

82% would recommend to a friend

(213 total reviews)

Mark Millet

96% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.3

Work/Life balance

Steel Dynamics has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 213 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Steel Dynamics employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

213 reviews

5.0

Aug 25, 2025

Eh, it's alright here.

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and good benefits

Cons

Hot in the summer, cold in the winter, equipment barely works, heavy lifting

3.0

Aug 24, 2025

Change of Culture

Department clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Bonuses, 401k contribution, profit sharing, RSU’s

Cons

Management, remote work in not allowed for hourly employees

5.0

Aug 24, 2025

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoyed working at SDI

Cons

The commute could have been better

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Jobs at Steel Dynamics

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