Is Graybar a good company to work for?

Graybar has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 1,312 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 49% of employees would recommend working at Graybar to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Graybar have been left by employees working as Manager , Sales Manager and Sales Associate .

Does Graybar pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Graybar employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Graybar. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Graybar?

49% of Graybar employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Graybar 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Graybar?

Outside Sales Representative (96) , Inside Sales Representative (86) , Customer Service Representative (76) , Sales Representative (70) , Sales Trainee (60) , Material Handler (42) , Project Specialist (42) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (34) , Sales (34) , Manager (19) , Account Manager (16) , Branch Administrator (14) , Project Manager (13) , Counter Sales Representative (12) , Sales Manager (12)

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

"Very laid back environment great benefits" ((in 218 reviews)); "Great people and atmosphere." ((in 80 reviews)); "Branch culture is great." ((in 31 reviews)); "A few of the coworkers were nice" ((in 26 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 24 reviews))

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

"People stay in positions for years and there is no accountability for poor performance or poor management." ((in 103 reviews)); "Low pay but they send recent college grads all over the country for “training” where they basically just party." ((in 100 reviews)); "No training from management" ((in 41 reviews)); "Low salary makes it hard to not look else where" ((in 30 reviews)); "Some managers have outdated styles (also getting better)." ((in 23 reviews))

What are employees saying about Graybar layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Graybar locations?

Saint Louis , Minneapolis , Seattle , Chicago , Charlotte , Dallas , Orlando , New York , Raleigh , Dublin , Indianapolis , Glendale Heights , Phoenix , Houston , Tampa , Diamond Bar , Maryland Heights , Denver , Pittsburgh , Belleville , Bel-Ridge , Champaign , Sterling , Youngstown , Philadelphia , Boston , Atlanta , Teterboro , Salt Lake City , Milwaukee

Graybar reviews

3.4

49% would recommend to a friend

(1,266 total reviews)

Kathleen M. Mazzarella

60% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.0

Senior management

Graybar has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,266 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Graybar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Jul 3, 2022

Good Company

Financial manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company with great benefits

Cons

No cons here to report

5.0

Jun 28, 2022

Great company with true team feel!

Operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Employee ownership creates a since of pride for most in our offices which makes it easier to stay engaged. -Great work life balance -Training is available if you seek it out

Cons

We are slower to adapt to new processes and change but thankfully that seems to be becoming less of a true statement as we head into "The New Era" . Starting pay for entry level jobs can be a pain point for some which creates some turnover but if folks stick it out it can become well worth it.

Graybar Response

4y

Thanks for leaving a review! We agree that our employee ownership is unique and it really brings our employees to work together towards common goals. We are glad to hear you are enjoying your career at Graybar.

2.0

Jun 25, 2022

A Career in Credit/Collections

Financial management trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quick experience in AR, Credit, and Collections. No education required to make a long-term career in "finance".

Cons

I never understood the phrase "good ol boys club" until I started working here. The company is run by sales department. All other support departments are treated not so well. It seems like most employees are afraid to leave because they don't want to give up their employee stock. It did not feel like a healthy work environment. Always walking on eggshells trying to balance fine line between sales goals and finance goals.

Graybar Response

4y

Thanks for leaving a review. We strive to create an environment where every employee feels supported and we are sorry to hear that was not your experience. As a sales organization, a large percentage of our employees are directly involved in sales and many others directly support our sales staff. However we do not wish to foster an environment where any employee or department is treated as lesser. All of our employees and departments are integral to the success of our organization.

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