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?

"Great people to work with on a daily basis." ((in 64 reviews)); "Great benefits and plus's for being an employee." ((in 43 reviews)); "The culture of Sweetwater is great for the most part but often feels forced and not fed." ((in 37 reviews)); "On site diner Cool coworkers" ((in 16 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 41 reviews)); "Low pay and no chance for advancement." ((in 30 reviews)); "Long hours if you want to even have a chance of making any money." ((in 21 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

Sweetwater reviews

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

4.0

Aug 9, 2021

Always Something New to Learn

Sales engineer

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Pros

Everyone I worked with was very nice and there was a lot of opportunity for growth and we learned a lot especially during the training phase.

Cons

In the first few years, the schedules can change a lot as you transition from the training phase over to the first year of being a Sales Engineer to being a senior Sales Engineer years down the road so it may be hard to plan things around your work schedule at first.

5.0

Aug 1, 2021

Super Opportunity for the right individual

Sales engineer

Recommend

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Pros

This job is literally like running your own business and you will get out of it what you put into it. It’s an amazing opportunity. If you have a passion for problem solving and being challenged to be the best you can be, this gig may be good for you.. My business has grown exponentially since I’ve started. Because this is a commission based gig I’ve literally been able to give myself a raise every year I’ve been here by putting in the work. You have complete autonomy here and the support structure is second to none. This company is a solid and thriving machine with amazing growth potential.

Cons

There are a lot of hours into this.. if you want a normal 9-5 job this isn’t for you.

5.0

Jul 6, 2021

Love it

Sales engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Upward mobility Awesome coworkers (go figure. Other musicians) I get to talk about musical equipment and instruments all day. Not bad This company really really cares about us. Some folks get caught up in minor details about what’s fair and what’s not, but I’m not sure if they’ve worked at many other mid-sized companies. This is a generous place full of generous people - and I’m able to offer that to my customers in turn. The model works. Not to mention the benefits and perks ain’t bad at all.

Cons

Long hours and a culture that encourages them Commission-based pay is a double edged sword and it takes years to reach a comfortable stability

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