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?

73% of Symetra employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Symetra 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.0 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?

"A lot of really great people who care about their jobs and the service they provide to our clients" ((in 56 reviews)); "Good benefits and work/like balance" ((in 55 reviews)); "Good work life balance depending on the project" ((in 40 reviews)); "Really seems to care about community partnerships and the culture is great" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good leadership and managers Flexibility" ((in 13 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 37 reviews)); "Everyday is spent putting out fires the senior managers have created due to their lack of knowledge." ((in 29 reviews)); "The low pay makes the morale in the department low and sad." ((in 22 reviews)); "This is a disadvantage to existing employees who may have been with company for years and a new unexperience person comes in at same or higher salary." ((in 13 reviews)); "Limited training for intern staff" ((in 10 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 , West Des Moines , Illinois City , Washington , Ashland , Phoenix , Bellevue , Charlotte , Dallas , Conroe , Texas City , Fresno , Los Angeles , Redondo Beach , San Diego , Farmington , Hartford , Las Vegas , Richland , Everett , Issaquah , Renton , Phoenix

Symetra reviews

4.0

73% would recommend to a friend

(483 total reviews)

Margaret Meister

88% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

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Symetra has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 483 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Symetra employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

483 reviews

5.0

May 16, 2024

Great place to work!

Actuarial associate ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fabulous people, interesting work, and flexible in schedules

Cons

For me it was being fully remote and living in another state. Wish I could live closer to the office!

Symetra Response

2y

From Dena Ashlock, SVP and Chief Actuary: Thank you being a part of our actuarial team and your five-star review. I am glad to know your experience at Symetra and on our team has been great so far. I understand it can be sometimes difficult to foster connection in our mostly remote environment, which is why we try to find ways to connect employees in-person occasionally. In the meantime, I encourage you to not only look into joining an ERG but also consider registering for one of the several Talent Development programs to get to know others around the company.

3.0

Apr 29, 2024

Great training and options for remote work, poor pay.

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Training, Good Management, Support,

Cons

The pay is too low.

Symetra Response

2y

From Dave Kryzanski, Vice President Service and Operations: Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad you appreciated the training and support you received while on our team. I also value your input regarding pay and recognize that financial needs are unique to each person and their family. We review our compensation plans continually and we work to ensure that our benefits are meeting the needs of all of our employees. And in my three years with Symetra, I have seen several salaries increased if we find they are too low.

2.0

Apr 24, 2024

It All Depends on the Manager

Compliance officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits. Pleasant work environment.

Cons

Washington State has a communication style all it's own. It takes at least 2 years to gain the trust of locals and understand how they communicate.

Symetra Response

2y

From Maureen Henderson, Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer: I appreciate your feedback given the nature of a remote work environment. Notwithstanding location, the compliance leadership team makes sound and fact-based decisions and to how best Compliance contribute to Symetra’s success while protecting its reputation and customers.

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