Is Ryan a good company to work for?

Ryan has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 2,103 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 86% of employees would recommend working at Ryan to a friend and 84% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Ryan have been left by employees working as Principal , Senior Consultant, Sales and Use Tax and Director .

Does Ryan pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ryan employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ryan. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ryan?

86% of Ryan employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ryan 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ryan?

Consultant (177) , Senior Consultant (125) , Tax Associate (115) , Director (100) , Manager (100) , Analyst (44) , Executive Assistant (40) , Senior Manager (35) , Senior Tax Associate (32) , Tax Consultant (30) , Principal (29) , Team Leader (28) , Intern (27) , Senior Consultant, Sales and Use Tax (26) , Consultant, Sales and Use Tax (25)

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

"The MyRyan program is great and allows work/life balance." ((in 151 reviews)); "The benefits are great and they are continuously asking for feedback on how they can make them better for employees." ((in 150 reviews)); "The "MyRyan" culture is great with all the focus being placed on performance and not on churning hours." ((in 113 reviews)); "I have met and worked with so many great people here at Ryan." ((in 87 reviews)); "Work for a company that knows how to manipulate the "Best Place to Work" awards." ((in 70 reviews))

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

"The low salaries eliminate a large pool of qualified candidates in a variety of positions." ((in 62 reviews)); "Low pay than other consultant firms" ((in 57 reviews)); "4. Poor management." ((in 50 reviews)); "Have heard of and experienced rude managers" ((in 44 reviews)); "Bonuses dependent on the team you are on." ((in 26 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ryan layoffs in 2026?

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What are the top reviewed Ryan locations?

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4.1

86% would recommend to a friend

(391 total reviews)

G. Brint Ryan

93% approve of CEO

84% positive business outlook

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4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Senior management

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.9

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5.0

Jan 9, 2017

My Experience at Ryan

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

I joined Ryan as a Senior Consultant and have grown into the role of a Team Leader within the firm. Ryan has many attractive qualities as a company within the tax services industry. Some of the big ones are the myRyan platform, which allows you to work remotely as necessary, the bonus payout system, and the dearth of opportunities for professional development. As long as you strive to achieve and (most importantly) deliver results to the firm, you will be fine and handsomely compensated.

Cons

Ryan is not for everyone. It's a results-driven culture which requires serious hustle and a go-getter's attitude. Complacency will get stamped out and if you're not always trying to build a book of business, you will likely fail. I've seen technically sound and highly knowledgeable managers/directors struggle because they couldn't sell. This can create stress and pressure for those who aren't use to this type of environment.

5.0

Jan 9, 2017

Considering Working for a Great Company? Welcome to Ryan!

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Flexible Workplace Leadership Competitive Pay + Bonuses Challenging Work Committed to Ongoing Training Active in Community Programs

Cons

Some Process Improvements Needed as Result of Growth in Business.

1.0

Dec 9, 2016

Bring Back Meritocracy!

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Like many reviews state if you get put on a high performing team you will make decent bonuses, however it really depends on luck for what team you end up on. The employees are hard working and are willing to help each other out.

Cons

The main issue with this company is mid to upper management. Employees that were great at the technical aspects of the non-management positions were promoted to management, however they lack the skill set to be managers. These managers are kept because they at the end of the day bring in the money. This may work in the short term but eventually enough people will know that working for Ryan is not best for their career or professional growth because the managers don't know how to manage their teams or develop employee skills effectively. To resolve the currently dissatisfied employees, the CEO offered anyone not happy to work for Ryan the opportunity to leave with double severance in October 2016. 53 employees took him up on his offer or about 3% of their US employees. This is a fact they don't advertise when they are touting Ryan as a great place to work.

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