Is Sweetwater a good company to work for?

Sweetwater has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 569 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 17% over the last 12 months. 77% of employees would recommend working at Sweetwater to a friend and 72% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Sweetwater have been left by employees working as Senior Sales Engineer , Sales Engineer and Marketing .

Does Sweetwater pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sweetwater employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sweetwater. This rating has improved by 14% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sweetwater?

77% of Sweetwater employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sweetwater 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sweetwater?

Sales Engineer (136) , Senior Sales Engineer (19) , Software Engineer (13) , Marketing (10) , Sales (9) , Account Coordinator (8) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (5) , Guitar Gallery - Guitar Handler (5) , Guitar Technician (5) , Inventory and Shipping Specialist (5) , Packer (5) , Customer Service (4) , Distribution Center (4) , Product Support Specialist (4)

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

"It is a pleasure to be surrounded by so many great people." ((in 64 reviews)); "the benefits are great." ((in 43 reviews)); "The culture of Sweetwater is great for the most part but often feels forced and not fed." ((in 30 reviews)); "On site diner Cool coworkers" ((in 15 reviews)); "Sweetwater is an awesome place to work." ((in 13 reviews))

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

"micro management and cubicles" ((in 40 reviews)); "Low pay and no chance for advancement." ((in 33 reviews)); "Long hours if you want to even have a chance of making any money." ((in 19 reviews)); "Bad work life balance" ((in 11 reviews)); "Bad scheduling, bad managers, heavy lifting" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sweetwater layoffs in 2026?

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

Sweetwater reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(540 total reviews)

Mike Clem

88% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.8

Senior management

Sweetwater has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 540 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sweetwater employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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540 reviews

5.0

Jun 3, 2026

Great company with challenges of relocating to Fort Wayne

Sales engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company, great values, if you've ever worked in the MI world, this is the best company, and a great position. On site there is a gym, doctor, barber, diner, walking trail, disc golf (6 holes), racketball court, studio, etc. Great benefits, time off, 401k, health insurance. The opportunity to make money and have a nice life is here, it will take work to get there, and it is work, not all playing guitar or hanging in the studio all day.

Cons

Location. I struggled for a few years with the idea of moving to Fort Wayne, IN, it took me a long time to make the final decision to move here. It worked out for me and lots of others, but if this is your first time leaving home, friends/family, with our without a spouse, make sure you are ready for a move. Find stuff to do in town that you like, Fort Wayne has plenty to offer, if you do not explore or find it, you will struggle.

5.0

Jun 3, 2026

Great people and culture, but pay needs improvement

Sales support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people at Sweetwater are what make it such a great place to work. Their knowledge, support, and passion create a positive and collaborative environment. The company promotes diversity, inclusion, and opportunities for growth. The vendor perks, contests, and events are an added bonus that make the workplace even more enjoyable.

Cons

Compensation for hourly employees could be improved through higher wages and more competitive raise percentages that better reflect employee contributions.

4.0

Jun 3, 2026

Supportive environment with training but low compensation

Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunities for on going training and development, lots of campus amenities, and supportive work environment. Overall a positive work experience.

Cons

Compensation is less than ideal, depends on your role but with the high cost of living, it's spread pretty thin. To support business across the nation, some team members work closer to 2nd shift schedule and weekend availability is expected to support business model, not the worst but is a strain on personal and family affairs.

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Great company with challenges of relocating to Fort Wayne

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