Is Sweetwater a good company to work for?

Sweetwater has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 571 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 19% over the last 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at Sweetwater to a friend and 74% 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 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sweetwater. This rating has improved by 17% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sweetwater?

82% of Sweetwater employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sweetwater 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sweetwater?

Sales Engineer (137) , 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?

"Mostly great people on the bottom of the food chain." ((in 65 reviews)); "Great benefits and plus's for being an employee." ((in 44 reviews)); "The culture of Sweetwater is great for the most part but often feels forced and not fed." ((in 37 reviews)); "Great coworkers" ((in 17 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 39 reviews)); "Low pay and no chance for advancement." ((in 29 reviews)); "Long hours if you want to even have a chance of making any money." ((in 20 reviews)); "Long hours are a must at the start if you wish to do well for yourself." ((in 12 reviews)); "Bad work life balance" ((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.

What are the top reviewed Sweetwater locations?

Fort Wayne , Litchfield Park , Fort Wayne , Arlington , New York , Glendale , Ann Arbor , Austin , Houston , Bloomington , Indianapolis , South Bend , Las Vegas , Charleston , Sandy Springs

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4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(541 total reviews)

Mike Clem

90% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

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Sweetwater has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 541 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Sweetwater employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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541 reviews

5.0

Oct 28, 2022

Strong sense of culture, wlb, and opportunities for growth

Software engineer

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Pros

Sweetwater has a solid foundation of company culture that makes work so much more enjoyable. The work life balance is solid, I haven't add any complaint in work life balance at all here. Managers are very open and understanding. With me being fresh out of college, I've received many opportunities for growth that I simply would not have received anywhere else. This is due to the large growth that is happening here. It can be exciting to get hands on with so many different areas, with a chance to "prove yourself".

Cons

While I view opportunities of growth as good, it also brings the con of that things are rapidly changing on a dime. If you don't like rapid change and iterations, then working here would be difficult. Another point to say is with all the rapid growth, comes with maintenance of of legacy code and systems. Although, this has rapidly been getting better as the company is striving to have more modern tech and code.

5.0

Oct 19, 2022

Great jumping off point

Support operations supervisor

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Sweetwater is an excellent place to work especially if you are just starting your career. The atmosphere is fast paced and you get to quickly learn and apply skills on the job as soon as you start. I can't speak for all the managers but the majority of management staff I've worked with like to be hands off as long as you prove you can do the work and are reliable. Besides the on-site amenities (Clinic, Salon, Gym, Cafeteria) we have a pretty involved HR team that has been making a lot of strides to provide other services that really help out in our day to day.

Cons

At the end of the day this comes down to what you are looking for in a job but the main one is compensation. The pay is generally at or slightly below the rest of the industry. If you want to make jumps in pay it generally requires you to make department leaps. Other than that the job is what you make it.

5.0

Oct 19, 2022

Amazing Oppurtunity if you are a Self-Starter

Sales engineer

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I've been here for several years and one of the most amazing parts about being in sales is the ability to be as successful as you want to be. I was in another career before here and within 2 years I was making double my salary because of hard work and grit. Sweetwater gives you the tools to succeed and if you continually do the right thing, and with integrity, you will be successful for sure. The constant growth and change is acually exciting to me. They have consistent training meetings to learn, amazing facilities and great health benefits as well.

Cons

I've seen a shift in the past few years of employee morale in some areas. As the company grows it is starting to feel more corporate and less of a family company vibe. I understand there has to be steps to take for change as it continues to grow. Late nights can get old with a family and also working weekends as well can be tough being away from kids events etc. The software often has issues and can disrupt work flow even while on the phone with a customer.

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