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 14 reviews)); "Great people with a focus on technology" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great work/life balance." ((in 4 reviews)); "Flexible work schedule, helpful coworkers" ((in 3 reviews)); "Fun events, decent benefits, you get your own cube" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Bad management, doesn't support staff improving their knowledge" ((in 11 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)); "No training at all on company procedures and expectations." ((in 4 reviews)); "Salary and favoritism, other than that it is a great place to work." ((in 4 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

5.0

Apr 19, 2022

Growth

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunities to grow and diversify yourself within many different fields

Cons

Communication may not always be top of the line

5.0

Feb 15, 2022

Rapidly growing company that prioritizes culture

Corporate recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Top Work Place for 10 consecutive years. Company has been around for 25 years and is very reputable. Had over 18% YOY growth from 2020-2021. Very growth and people focused - so a big initiative is to retain, train, and attract talent. Career pathing is clearly outlined on the website to give you a sneak peek at what your potential could be at SAM. SAM uses the most advanced software and hardware programs to create customized, easy-to-use deliverables - making you more efficient from the start. SAM invests heavily in early talent management, the internship program, and training folks from the ground up in a skilled trade. Access to professional development resources such as tuition reimbursement, internal leadership training programs, and other ongoing learning resources.

Cons

They do offer the ability to work from home 2 days a week for select positions, but not a solution for individuals looking for 100% remote work.

SAM Companies Response

Thank you for your feedback. We are grateful to our team members who have continued to vote SAM Companies as a Top Workplace for ten years. We have continued to grow exponentially throughout the years, including expanding our geographic footprint both organically and through acquisitions. We are glad you are part of the SAM team.

3.0

Jan 19, 2022

Unsure so far

Field technician ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

New equipment, decent benefits, opportunities for lateral movement.

Cons

Lack of communication, issues with onboarding.

SAM Companies Response

We appreciate your feedback. SAM Companies utilizes the best-in-class technology and equipment available in the industry. We also understand that our most valuable assets are our team members and we are pleased to offer strong benefits and professional development opportunities to all team members. We encourage you to reach out to your manager or HR directly to address any challenges.

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Lidar Technician I (Entry Level)

SUE Field Technician I, II, or III

Greenwood Village, CO

$25 - $40 /hr

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