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 16 reviews)); "Great people with a focus on technology" ((in 9 reviews)); "Professional development is heavily rewarded." ((in 5 reviews)); "Great work/life balance." ((in 4 reviews)); "Always dealing with new technology." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Hours are pretty concrete and management did not allow for much room on changing them." ((in 11 reviews)); "Low pay" ((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)); "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

4.0

Mar 22, 2021

Good first intern

Summer intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pretty good first internship experience. Provides housing

Cons

Not many cons I can think of

SAM Companies Response

Thank you for the feedback. At SAM, we are committed to developing future leaders in our industry. Our interns are exposed to the latest technology and work on real-world projects while learning about surveying, aerial mapping, utility engineering, CEI, GIS, BIM, and other geospatial and construction services business processes. While we perform high-level work at a fast pace, our office environments offer numerous perks to ensure you’ll have a fun and fulfilling internship experience.

2.0

Feb 24, 2021

Good Place to learn

Survey technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big company with lots of benefits.

Cons

Too big of a company, kind of just a number.

SAM Companies Response

At SAM, we provide our team members with a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits program. We also nurture a culture of inclusion, ongoing learning, and technical innovation to ensure our employees are fulfilled in their workplace. Although SAM is the largest combined geospatial and construction services company in the US, each team member's voice matters to us. Thank you for your input and we appreciate your service to SAM.

5.0

Jan 10, 2021

Great

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Company to work for.

Cons

Nothing to complain about. Great Company.

SAM Companies Response

SAM is committed to nurturing a culture that supports our Core Values. We believe in cultivating teams that collaborate to meet our clients’ needs, drive innovative solutions, and serve our communities. Our team makes reaching our goals possible. Thank you for your work and feedback.

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