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

5.0

Oct 19, 2023

Great company to work

Financial reporting analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits Growth opportunity Inclusive Management

Cons

Pay increase is inline with inflation, does not increase according to the experience, skill.

Symetra Response

2y

From Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management: Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We understand that rewarding employees for their hard work is an essential aspect of job satisfaction for our employees. We strive to maintain a fair and equitable compensation structure that considers various factors, such as experience and skill in addition to industry standards and economic conditions. We also formally review compensation as an organization once a year, but encourage conversations about compensation throughout the year with your manager.

5.0

Sep 24, 2023

Great company

Actuary i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, interesting work with lots of opportunities and very competitive pay

Cons

Sometimes rotations can slow career growth

Symetra Response

2y

From Dena Ashlock SVP and Chief Actuary: Thank you for being part of our actuarial team! Thank you for the feedback. I think our work is pretty interesting too and want employees to feel like there are opportunities to learn and advance in their careers. Our rotations are designed to ensure actuaries gain deep knowledge in our complex, regulated environment, but I can appreciate how they may feel slow at times.

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.

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