Does GAF pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GAF employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GAF. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GAF?

56% of GAF employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GAF 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GAF?

Territory Manager (23) , Machine Operator (20) , Manager (17) , Intern (10) , Director (8) , Process Engineer (8) , Production Operator (7) , Sales Service Representative (6) , Analyst (5) , Engineer (5) , Machine Technician (5) , Sales (5) , Customer Service Representative (4) , Engineering Co-Op (4) , Marketing (4)

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

"great work enviorment as in the people were great." ((in 60 reviews)); "Pays great and benefits" ((in 59 reviews)); "Great culture and community." ((in 27 reviews)); "Company culture is great and welcoming" ((in 15 reviews)); "Salary is average." ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Very difficult to keep a work life balance working 7 days per week." ((in 20 reviews)); "Long hours and very Tiring" ((in 14 reviews)); "The new CEO is awful." ((in 11 reviews)); "It appears that it is a 'boys club' and middle and upper management just trade out positions." ((in 7 reviews)); "Heavy favoritism in the headquarter location, outrageous bonuses paid to senior leadership while the rest of the company is either laid off or doesn't make anything." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about GAF layoffs in 2026?

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

What GAF locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Savannah , Ennis , Gainesville , Michigan City , Wayne , Shafter , New Columbia , Tuscaloosa , Dallas

GAF reviews

3.2

56% would recommend to a friend

(561 total reviews)

John Altmeyer

40% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

GAF has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 561 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GAF 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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Reviews by job title

561 reviews

4.0

Jul 9, 2025

Welcoming & Fulfilling Environment

Process r&d co-op

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many learning opportunities. Flexibility within the organization for decision-making and ideas. An open-minded mentality gives you a voice, regardless of your position. Networking opportunities are not uncommon; many plant visits, employee resource groups, and company events facilitate this. Friendliness is a driving force in an otherwise productive environment; everyone is always willing to lend a hand and share their knowledge. Recognition; You will be recognized for your work, no matter how minute the task. Overall, this will put your foot into a door where you'll be welcomed and encouraged to grow, with support from all sides.

Cons

Need more flavors in the water dispensers!

GAF Response

8mo

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you're experiencing so many of the positive aspects we strive for, from the numerous learning and networking opportunities to the supportive, open-minded culture. It’s especially great to know that you feel recognized for your hard work and that your voice is heard. And we appreciate your feedback on the water dispensers—we'll definitely look into adding more flavors!

5.0

Jun 29, 2025

Love it!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with a great team on interesting work with a strong salary and benefits

Cons

Difficult to get through some of the hoops of working for a large company

GAF Response

8mo

Thank you for the feedback. We're glad to hear you're enjoying the great team, interesting work, strong salary, and benefits. We understand your concerns about navigating a large organization and are always looking for ways to streamline our internal processes. Your perspective is valuable as we work to make our company more efficient and easier to navigate.

2.0

Jun 25, 2025

Set your people up for success

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

free stuff every so often

Cons

constant work stress, everything is urgent yet nothing gets done

GAF Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand your concerns about work-related stress and the feeling that tasks are constantly urgent but don't get completed. This isn't the experience we want for our team members. We are actively working to improve our project management and communication processes to better prioritize tasks and reduce stress. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

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