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?

"Good benefits and work/like balance" ((in 66 reviews)); "A lot of really great people who care about their jobs and the service they provide to our clients" ((in 48 reviews)); "Good work life balance depending on the project" ((in 38 reviews)); "Really seems to care about community partnerships and the culture is great" ((in 24 reviews)); "Some great coworkers" ((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 41 reviews)); "Everyday is spent putting out fires the senior managers have created due to their lack of knowledge." ((in 26 reviews)); "The low pay makes the morale in the department low and sad." ((in 25 reviews)); "No training in my department for my specific job; learn as you go; procedures unclear/not in place" ((in 11 reviews)); "Upper management is a little out of touch" ((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).

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483 reviews

1.0

Jul 22, 2021

Not remote ready

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are fantastic and day 1 eligible

Cons

No growth, micromanagement, not remote ready-IT is horrible at assisting. The management talks a lot of politics in our country, expects you to have same beliefs, and partying is encouraged/expected

Symetra Response

4y

First, thank you for the positive feedback about our benefits. Our IT team is constantly working to make our experience in a remote environment better and we know that we have some learning opportunities. More importantly, though, your review raises some serious concerns and the situations that you describe are not consistent with our Core Values. We expect all employees to treat each other with respect, act with integrity, and contribute to an environment where individuality is valued. We encourage you and others to share your concerns directly with your HR business partner or through Symetra’s Speak Up! process for confidential and anonymous reporting.

3.0

Jul 16, 2021

Incompetent Middle Management Climbers

Compliance reviewer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team spirit within the departments was good.

Cons

The job itself should be done by a robot. The managers will breathe down your back

Symetra Response

4y

Appreciate your review and feedback! In this dynamic environment, Symetra is quickly growing to empower our customers, partners, employees, and communities. As we continue to evolve and change, there will be more exciting opportunities for development and career advancement. I invite you to reach out to me or our HR Business Partner if you would like to share anything further. Thank you!

4.0

Jun 30, 2021

Great company, hard to move up.

New business case manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, management is friendly

Cons

Hard to move up. Micro management in administrative departments

Symetra Response

4y

We really appreciate your feedback and are happy that you find that we have a great culture at Symetra. We strive to ensure all of our employees have a clear path forward and hope that you will share more with your manager during your talent check-in this month.

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