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

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

Nov 23, 2021

Progressive survey company with competitive pay

Survey phase manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay and benefits. Excellent team to work with. Promising outlook for future advancement. Progressive in their policies.

Cons

None that I have found yet.

SAM Companies Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback and for your contributions to SAM. We are committed to providing our team with a best-in-class benefits program and competitive pay. We support our people with the necessary resources for career growth and professional development while also fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and technical innovation. We understand that each employee plays an integral part in our success.

4.0

Jun 6, 2021

Don’t

Tech-3

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and stuff good

Cons

You’re basically working for the old SoDeep Company if you are working in Gainesville VA. The old boomers need to retire and this office will thrive. I left because I didn’t work for Sam I was actually working for Sofeep with a Sam logo. Remove the old heads pls.

SAM Companies Response

5y

Over the past five years, we have been fortunate to acquire 8 companies to join our organization. SAM is committed to all of our employees. With People being one of our core values, we believe in cultivating all of our teams. No matter what office you work in, once you join our company, SAM’s upholds a culture of inclusion, learning, and technical innovation. We believe each employee plays an integral part in our success and we firmly believe it is our responsibility to take extraordinary measures to help them succeed. We appreciate your feedback and service during your time at SAM.

4.0

Jan 19, 2021

SAM

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company, honest, and upfront

Cons

More focus on having a degree instead of experience

SAM Companies Response

5y

SAM supports the development of our team to help them reach their career goals. . While some of our roles do require a degree, many do not, and we encourage you to review the career path explorer and speak with your manager regarding career growth and opportunities. We also support our employees who wish to pursue a degree through our tuition reimbursement program. If you are interested in pursuing your degree, please contact our HR Department for more information. Thank you for your feedback and your contribution to the company.

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