Does USG pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, USG employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at USG. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at USG?

63% of USG employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated USG 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at USG?

Project Engineer (41) , Project Engineer Co-Op (22) , Production Operator (17) , Machine Operator (12) , Manager (12) , Sales Representative (10) , Customer Service Representative (7) , Accountant (5) , Forklift Operator (5) , Operator (5) , Plant Engineer (5) , Production (5) , Project Manager (5) , Analyst (4) , Maintenance Technician (4)

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

"I have been very fortunate to be placed at the Detroit plant where the production is great and the people are even better." ((in 66 reviews)); "Good benefits at the company" ((in 60 reviews)); "good pay and that's really all" ((in 50 reviews)); "I was satisfied with USG because the culture was laid back and the potential to move from one functional area to another was great from a development stand point." ((in 17 reviews)); "This was a very safety conscious company that was great to work for." ((in 15 reviews))

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

"As an operator I can say this place is thriving for poor management." ((in 37 reviews)); "Department managers too busy dealing with politics and not listening to the people in their department." ((in 18 reviews)); "Long hours and weekend work" ((in 13 reviews)); "Frequent Layoffs install some fear in employees." ((in 11 reviews)); "4. Upper management cares more for lining their own pockets and are out of touch with what does and doesn't work in the field." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about USG layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed USG locations?

Chicago , Libertyville , Gypsum , Galena Park , Southard , East Chicago , Washington , Jacksonville , Sweetwater , Bridgeport , Los Angeles , Baltimore , Atlanta , New York , Fort Dodge , Auburn , Rainier , Sigurd , Norfolk , Detroit , Dallas , Houston , Shoals , Sperry , Commerce , Greenville , Westlake , Torrance , Miami , Oakfield

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3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(540 total reviews)

Christopher Griffin

80% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Senior management

USG has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 540 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The USG employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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540 reviews

1.0

Apr 21, 2014

Do not work here

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Cafeteria. That's about it really.

Cons

This is a place that does not value hard work and will work you to the bone with no thanks

1.0

Jan 21, 2018

Operator

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Paid holiday’s and that’s all

Cons

Absolutely no work and life balance. Management does not care about employees. Very cold no heat

2.0

Aug 22, 2017

Avoid IT

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great location, right across from the train station

Cons

In IT, if you're not prepared to compromise your integrity, this is not the place for you. The phrase "if you can't get the job done, we'll find someone who can" is oft repeated, literally, word for word.

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