Question 1

Does Sun Life pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sun Life employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sun Life. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Sun Life?

Accepted Answer

72% of Sun Life employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Sun Life 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sun Life?

Accepted Answer

Financial Advisor (230), Manager (90), Disability Case Manager (85), Business Analyst (81), Director (81), Customer Service Representative (71), Analyst (70), Process Associate (66), Advisor (60), Software Engineer (57), Actuarial Analyst (55), Financial Analyst (54), Project Manager (52), Intern (50), Business Systems Analyst (41)

Question 4

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

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"Haven’t started yet but seems to be good company that will allow a good work/life balance" ((in 520 reviews)); "Benefits is good tho great" ((in 417 reviews)); "Great culture and inspiring people within company" ((in 300 reviews)); "Great for people with low to no corporate work experience Great place for people looking to switch from liberal arts to business/finance/insurance" ((in 287 reviews)); "Flexible work schedule and work from home options" ((in 149 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Unfortunately base salary is low with no real climb" ((in 148 reviews)); "You may have a good manager which helps, but some department managers are awful." ((in 69 reviews)); "Upper management is aware, but unwilling to step up and do anything about it." ((in 21 reviews)); "Load of politics; senior management who doesn't have a clue; cliques; perpetual reorgs." ((in 20 reviews)); "favoritism huge compensation gaps at same level of pay groups management is now preferably promoting women only at various levels" ((in 12 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Sun Life layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Sun Life locations?

Accepted Answer

Wellesley, Boston, Wellesley Hills, Kansas City, Windsor, New York, Portland, Hartford, Scarborough, Portsmouth, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Dallas, Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland, Jacksonville, Chicago, Casa Grande, Phoenix, Houston, Chattanooga, Cleveland, San Francisco, Denver, Bend, Miami, Newton, Atlanta, Edina

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