Does Symetra pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Symetra employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Symetra. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Symetra?

71% of Symetra employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Symetra 4.1 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 Symetra?

Case Manager (19) , Customer Service Representative (17) , Manager (11) , Intern (10) , Business Analyst (9) , Systems Analyst (6) , Analyst (5) , Claims Examiner (4) , Contract Specialist (4) , Data Analytics Intern (4) , Director (4) , Sales Support Specialist (4) , Software Engineer (4) , Underwriter (4) , Unit Manager (4)

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

"Good benefits and work/like balance" ((in 64 reviews)); "A lot of really great people who care about their jobs and the service they provide to our clients" ((in 51 reviews)); "Good work life balance depending on the project" ((in 39 reviews)); "Really seems to care about community partnerships and the culture is great" ((in 25 reviews)); "Coworkers are nice and helpful." ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Also some poor management from those who had been with the company for too long." ((in 38 reviews)); "The low pay makes the morale in the department low and sad." ((in 24 reviews)); "Everyday is spent putting out fires the senior managers have created due to their lack of knowledge." ((in 23 reviews)); "Limited training for intern staff" ((in 12 reviews)); "Low salaries considering cost of living in the area." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Symetra layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Symetra locations?

Bellevue , Seattle , Enfield , Waltham , Des Moines , Boston , New York , Washington , Hartford , West Des Moines , Illinois City , Washington , Ashland , Phoenix , Bellevue , Charlotte , Raleigh , Dallas , Conroe , Texas City , Fresno , Los Angeles , Redondo Beach , San Diego , Farmington , Las Vegas , Richland , Everett , Issaquah , Renton

Symetra reviews

4.0

71% would recommend to a friend

(113 total reviews)

Margaret Meister

85% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Senior management

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Reviews by job title

113 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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3.0

May 15, 2023

Low pay, good benefits

Programmer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Benefits, many good people

Cons

Mediocre pay and limited opportunity for advancement

Symetra Response

3y

From Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management: It’s hard to tell when you left Symetra, but I hope you discussed your concerns during the annual salary increase conversation with your manager in early 2023 or last fall’s Talent Check-In. We work hard to deliver competitive pay, and we know how important good programmers are to Symetra’s future. If you would like to discuss specifics, please email me at erin.woltz@symetra.com anytime.

5.0

Mar 26, 2023

Best Place Ever

Unit manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are great! Leadership is consistent and fair. Pay is at or above market standard. Benefits are fantastic. Low premiums for benefits. Pay equity reviews! Advancement opportunities. It’s rare to find a company that aligns with your personal values.

Cons

None whatsoever. Symetra is a fantastic place to work.

Symetra Response

3y

I’m so grateful you took the time to share this glowing review. All of your points resonated with me, especially the one about finding a company that aligns with your personal values. Your feedback serves as a timely reminder as to why Symetra was named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers of 2023.

3.0

Oct 24, 2022

Honest Review

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Internal learning classes were helpful Ability to move around different departments

Cons

Many high performers left due to being told they had opportunities for upward mobility only to watch those opportunities go to outside hires. Lack of integrity or respect in certain management areas Salaries were not competitive Culture seemed more focused on pushing particular political agenda's than on process improvement

Symetra Response

3y

I am grateful for the various professional development opportunities that Symetra offers and I’m glad you found them helpful. Symetra is working on identifying skills needed in the future to help employees be ready, but we will also have to bring in outside talent for their unique experience and perspective, as well. If you’d be willing to share your experience, I would like to hear more about how we can make it better. I can reached at erin.woltz@symetra.com.

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