Does Ryerson pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Ryerson?

70% of Ryerson employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ryerson 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ryerson?

Inside Sales Representative (67) , Outside Sales Representative (23) , Sales (13) , Sales Representative (13) , Account Representative (8) , Inside Sales (7) , Customer Experience Representative (6) , Machine Operator (6) , Operations Supervisor (6) , Graduate Student (5) , Manager (5) , Research Assistant (4) , Sales Associate (4) , Sales Intern (4) , Teaching Assistant (4)

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

"Good benefits a lot of overtime" ((in 35 reviews)); "Good pay got paid weekly bonuses were good" ((in 33 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 16 reviews)); "Team work is good among coworkers" ((in 14 reviews)); "Company had a Great culture" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"They recently stole from the sales people via cutting quarterly bonuses after the quarter had ended." ((in 7 reviews)); "People truly leave bad managers, that statement is true, even though you realized the company isn't great." ((in 7 reviews)); "Long hours." ((in 4 reviews)); "High stress." ((in 4 reviews)); "Company does not work well with employees taking time off" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ryerson layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Ryerson locations?

Chicago , Minneapolis , Houston , Lisle , Atlanta , Coon Rapids , Norcross , Charlotte , Little Rock , Phoenix , Dallas , Denver , Lancaster , Grand Rapids , Lansing , Greenville , Milwaukee , Jacksonville , North Kansas City , Downers Grove , Richmond , Kansas City , Saint Louis , Greensboro , Winston-Salem , Carrollton , Memphis , Columbus , Los Angeles , Commerce City

Ryerson reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(439 total reviews)

Edward Lehner

88% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Senior management

Ryerson has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 439 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ryerson 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

439 reviews

2.0

Aug 14, 2023

Horrible bosses

Senior account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best coworkers in the bizz

Cons

Managers publicly humiliate everyone in the building.

Ryerson Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to give feedback about your experience. We appreciate your valuable feedback and we're truly sorry to learn about your less than satisfactory work experience. It's never acceptable for managers to publicly humiliate their employees. We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees and have strict policies prohibiting any sort of discrimination or unfair treatment. I would really appreciate it if you could just reach out to us at https://www.ryerson.com/contactus so that we can address any comments you may have to share.

4.0

Aug 14, 2023

Recommend

Operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay and benefits aren’t too terrible, good work environment for the most part, longevity of employees says a lot!

Cons

Upper management has no clue what the regular people really do and don’t really take the time to find out.

Ryerson Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our pay and benefits, work environment, and employees' longevity. It's great to hear that you find the pay and benefits reasonable and that you enjoy the work environment. We also value the longevity of our employees, as it reflects positively on our organization. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to know you have a positive impression overall. If you have any specific suggestions or concerns, please feel free to share them with Senior Leadership or HR.

4.0

Aug 9, 2023

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Outside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company for career path

Cons

below average pay within industry

Ryerson Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you find Ryerson to be a good company for career growth. We strive to provide an environment that supports professional development and offers opportunities for advancement. Thanks again for your review, and we value your contribution to our team!

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