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

3.0

Jan 17, 2022

Good

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun and good pay. Lots of openings.

Cons

Hard work but with lots of slow downs

SAM Companies Response

Thank you for your feedback and your work at SAM. We offer a variety of activities and benefits that support our company culture both in our offices and virtually. Although the lifecycle of a project can vary, we are excited to meet the increased needs of our clients by opening opportunities across the country to join our team.

5.0

Dec 23, 2021

Great company to work for!

Recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Continuing education, hybrid work models, great culture and work life balance

Cons

I can not think of any cons.

5.0

Nov 15, 2021

Lots of opportunities for professional growth

Department manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Growth opportunities for employees Good work/life culture Very optimistic future Work on a variety of projects Great team in place Excellent sharing of resources between departments

Cons

I have had a great experience since joining the organization. No issues to mention.

SAM Companies Response

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. At SAM, we encourage work-life balance and are grateful to have been voted a Top Workplace by our employees for the tenth consecutive year.

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