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 65 reviews)); "A lot of really great people who care about their jobs and the service they provide to our clients" ((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 23 reviews)); "I have a great team and they have all been very helpful." ((in 14 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 40 reviews)); "Everyday is spent putting out fires the senior managers have created due to their lack of knowledge." ((in 25 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 12 reviews)); "Upper management is a little out of touch" ((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 , 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

4.0

Mar 14, 2024

Decent place to work

Policy administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-work life balance -remote work -benefits

Cons

-management could be a lot better but this is just specific to certain departments -salaries need to be higher for the amount of work they expect

Symetra Response

2y

From Dave Kryzanski, VP Service & Operations: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I am glad that you value our commitment to promoting work-life balance, offering remote work opportunities and providing comprehensive benefits. I also appreciate your candid feedback regarding management and compensation. We understand how important effective leadership and fair compensation is to your employee experience. We continuously strive to provide our managers with the tools and training they need to support their teams effectively. Additionally, we regularly review our compensation structures to ensure they remain competitive within the industry and reflect the value of our employees' contributions.

5.0

Feb 14, 2024

The Best Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Inclusive, empowers their employees, supports the communities they serve, values transparency, sustainability and trust. Great work-life balance, benefits and competitive pay.

Cons

You have to be very proactive and intentional with communication and building connection in a remote environment

Symetra Response

2y

From Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management: Thank you for sharing your feedback and leaving us a five-star review. Creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees feel like they belong and are empowered is foundational to our company culture. I am glad to know you feel valued, supported and celebrated. Being remote-first we understand how difficult it can sometimes be to build connection with colleagues, which is why we offer multiple ways to get involved around Symetra. We encourage you to attend sessions hosted by our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), seek volunteer opportunities with our Community team or visit Project Marketplace to collaborate on projects outside of your role to further your development.

5.0

Jan 26, 2024

Great

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great management, fun, fair work load

Cons

I don’t have any cons

Symetra Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear that you find your management great and that your workload works for you. It's always encouraging to receive feedback that highlights the strengths of our team and workplace.

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