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 17 reviews)); "Great people with a focus on technology" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good Coworkers, Hybrid work available in the office." ((in 3 reviews)); "Great work/life balance." ((in 3 reviews)); "SAM makes a strong effort to take care of its employees with benefits, events, parties, etc." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Low pay" ((in 11 reviews)); "Hours are pretty concrete and management did not allow for much room on changing them." ((in 10 reviews)); "Salary and favoritism, other than that it is a great place to work." ((in 5 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))

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

(45 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

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Disability

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Veteran status

Reviews by job title

45 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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1.0

Jul 11, 2024

You are just a number

Office technician ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent Pay Work Life Balance Remote Work

Cons

Terrible Management Poor Communication Condescending Employees No Christmas Bonus You are just another number here They will tell you that you are able to switch departments if it's not working out in your current one but don't believe them

SAM Companies Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience and take your concerns seriously. We aim to foster a supportive and communicative work environment, and it's clear we fell short in your case. We appreciate your positive remarks about our pay, work-life balance, and remote work options. We are actively working on improving management practices and communication to ensure all employees feel valued and heard. Your feedback will help us in these efforts. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and appreciate the time you spent with SAM.

4.0

Jun 23, 2024

SAM

Geospatial technician ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Seem to care about helping lower level employees reach new heights

Cons

Compensation could be a little better

SAM Companies Response

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you feel supported in your growth at SAM. We understand that compensation is important, and we're continuously working to ensure our employees feel valued and rewarded. Your input is valuable to us as we strive to improve. Thanks for being a part of our team!

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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