Does Stericycle pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Stericycle employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Stericycle. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Stericycle?

43% of Stericycle employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Stericycle 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Stericycle?

Customer Service Representative (103) , Inside Sales Representative (63) , Sales Executive (56) , Driver (42) , Truck Driver (38) , Manager (33) , Sales Representative (33) , Sales (32) , Route Driver (27) , Supervisor (25) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (24) , Plant Worker (23) , Dispatcher (21) , Account Manager (17) , Transportation Supervisor (17)

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

"Pay and tangible benefits good" ((in 167 reviews)); "Made connections with so many great people working there and still stay in contact with them today!" ((in 140 reviews)); "This job is easy and had good pay" ((in 109 reviews)); "Stericycle has a great company and culture." ((in 63 reviews)); "Great work from home opportunities even before covid." ((in 52 reviews))

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

"Poor management and very unorganized" ((in 143 reviews)); "Bad lower management, bad upper management." ((in 51 reviews)); "Poor leadership and HR." ((in 43 reviews)); "Every day was a struggle for me personally because the management staff would put all the weight on my shoulders and expect me to take control of everything with little to no training." ((in 32 reviews)); "The managers do a lot of micromanaging" ((in 32 reviews))

What are employees saying about Stericycle layoffs in 2026?

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

What Stericycle locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Schiller Park , Bedford , Memphis , Orlando , Southampton , Concord , Gary , Kansas City , Salt Lake City , Raleigh

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Stericycle reviews

3.1

43% would recommend to a friend

(2,223 total reviews)

Cindy Miller

46% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.9

Culture & values

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

Stericycle has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,223 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Stericycle employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Jan 26, 2026

Now its Waste Management

Outside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Annual earnings were pretty good until the buyout. Now pay structures have changed. May be a good spot to start your career.

Cons

Company went through a buyout by Waste management. WM was really just wanting Stericycle but Shred it was part of the deal. WM is not sure how to run the Shred it part of the business. Most of shred it leadership has left.

3.0

Jan 23, 2026

Sales

Inside sales account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance Remote work

Cons

Lack of communication in upper management

Stericycle Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your honest feedback with us. We really appreciate you speaking up, and we’re sorry that your experience hasn’t been what you hoped for. Your thoughts help guide us as we work to create a more supportive, positive environment for everyone here.

2.0

Jan 22, 2026

Sales

Outside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy sales, solid people to work with

Cons

They do not care about customers at all

Stericycle Response

4mo

We really appreciate you taking a moment to reflect and share your journey with us. I’m sorry things haven’t gone as smoothly as they should, but your feedback is valuable and helps us make the improvements needed to create a better, more supportive place for everyone.

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