Does SAM Companies pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SAM Companies employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SAM Companies. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SAM Companies?

56% of SAM Companies employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SAM Companies 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SAM Companies?

Project Manager (13) , Survey Technician (10) , Technician (5) , Billing Specialist (4) , Office Technician (4) , Phase Manager (4) , Geospatial technician (3) , Land Surveyor (3) , Office Administrator (3) , Office Technician II (3) , Senior Project Manager (3) , Surveyor (3) , CAD Technician II (2) , Field Technician (2) , Field Technician II (2)

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

"The only positive I had was good benefits." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great people with a focus on technology" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great work/life balance." ((in 4 reviews)); "Alot of resources for personal and professional development" ((in 4 reviews)); "Good Coworkers, Hybrid work available in the office." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Low pay and will not think twice about laying you off." ((in 12 reviews)); "Hours are pretty concrete and management did not allow for much room on changing them." ((in 10 reviews)); "A 180 degree difference from the previous firm I came from (maybe we had exceptionally good leadership.)" ((in 5 reviews)); "Project managers have too many internal meetings." ((in 4 reviews)); "Office politics sometimes get a little out of hand." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about SAM Companies layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed SAM Companies locations?

Austin , Dallas , Houston , Columbus , Raleigh , Atlanta , Midland , Westerville , Jacksonville , Columbia , Maryville , Saint Louis , Charlotte , Tampa , Birmingham , Gainesville , Washington , Knoxville , Fort Wayne , Cincinnati , Toledo , Denver , Lafayette , Redmond , Easton , Greenwood Village , Lakewood

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SAM Companies reviews

3.5

56% would recommend to a friend

(185 total reviews)

Christopher M. Solomon

60% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

SAM Companies has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 185 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SAM Companies employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

185 reviews

2.0

Feb 12, 2026

Not worth the time and energy

Communications specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can make great connections, and there are lovely individuals employed here. A lot of learning opportunities.

Cons

Lack of alignment with company goals and objectives. There is an inside club and clique, particularly with males. You'll need to get on the inside and not ruffle any feathers.

3.0

May 23, 2025

Repetitive work

Geospatial technician ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid Low stress Advancement Culture

Cons

Mundane Low pay Can be layed off at any time No room to improve skills

1.0

Jun 4, 2024

Na

Field technician 3

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are no pros at all

Cons

Pay is bad and company is bad

SAM Companies Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. At SAM, we take great pride in being recognized as a top workplace and remain dedicated to the growth and well-being of our people. We are sorry to hear that your experience at SAM has not met your expectations. We value all feedback as an opportunity for improvement. To address your concerns effectively, we need more specific information. We invite you to share more details in confidence with our HR professionals. Understanding your perspective in greater detail will help us identify areas where we can make meaningful changes. Please feel free to reach out to HR at your earliest convenience. We are committed to creating a better work environment for all our employees and appreciate your input in helping us achieve that.

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