Is Graybar a good company to work for?

Graybar has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 1,307 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 51% of employees would recommend working at Graybar to a friend and 55% 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?

51% 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 (95) , Inside Sales Representative (86) , Customer Service Representative (76) , Sales Representative (70) , Sales Trainee (59) , Material Handler (42) , Project Specialist (42) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (34) , Sales (33) , 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?

"Graybar offers a great and competitive benefits package" ((in 230 reviews)); "Great people and atmosphere." ((in 75 reviews)); "Employee owned company with a good culture" ((in 30 reviews)); "A lot of great coworkers" ((in 27 reviews)); "You do not have to work weekends ever good work life balance" ((in 25 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 102 reviews)); "Low Pay and doesn't increase every well with inflation.....Living pay check to pay check!" ((in 101 reviews)); "No training from management" ((in 45 reviews)); "Low salary makes it hard to not look else where" ((in 32 reviews)); "Some managers have outdated styles (also getting better)."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

51% would recommend to a friend

(1,262 total reviews)

Kathleen M. Mazzarella

63% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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Graybar has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,262 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Jun 11, 2024

Project Specialist at Graybar

Project specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stock dividends Colleagues Employee owned

Cons

Career growth Less pay No mentor

Graybar Response

1y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear that you appreciate our employee ownership program, which is the foundation of our company. We understand that career growth, compensation, and mentorship are important aspects of your professional development. We strive to support our employees in these areas and are continually looking for ways to improve. If you'd like to share more about your experience, we encourage you to email reviewfeedback@graybar.com.

3.0

Jun 9, 2024

Not the Greatest

Quotation specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with

Cons

Management not so helpful and need more trianing

Graybar Response

1y

We value hearing from our employees and appreciate you sharing your thoughts. We're glad to hear that you appreciate the great people you work with at Graybar. We aim to support our teams effectively and ensure everyone has the resources they need to succeed. If you'd like to share more about your experience, we encourage you to email reviewfeedback@graybar.com.

2.0

Jun 7, 2024

Not bad

Sales support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, friendly environment to work in

Cons

Not everyone is treated fairly by management. No diversity!

Graybar Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you appreciate our benefits, as well as your positive comments on work environment and culture. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all employees. If you'd like to share more about your experience, we encourage you to email reviewfeedback@graybar.com.

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