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 15 reviews)); "Great people with a focus on technology" ((in 9 reviews)); "There are a lot of good managers there who want to mentor their direct reports to success." ((in 5 reviews)); "Great work/life balance." ((in 4 reviews)); "Alot of resources for personal and professional development" ((in 4 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)); "No training at all on company procedures and expectations." ((in 4 reviews)); "Office politics sometimes get a little out of hand." ((in 3 reviews)); "long hours not worth it" ((in 3 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

Oct 17, 2020

Decent Pay, lots of hours

Land surveyor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent Pay, they will let you work as much as you want. New Equipment, nice trucks.

Cons

A lot of pressure to perform well, and lots of pressure to stay under budget. Some Management were not so nice, some were great to work with.

SAM Companies Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. At SAM, we offer our team members a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. We also invest in the most technologically advanced equipment to support their success and career development. Our teams work to provide excellent service and accurate, reliable deliverables on time and on budget to meet and exceed our clients’ needs. We encourage employees experiencing any issues to discuss them with their manager or reach out to Human Resources to confidentially discuss the issue. We recognize that each SAM team member plays a critical role in our success, and we appreciate the efforts of all our team members and encourage a positive work/life balance. Thank you for your service while at SAM and wish you the best of luck in your career.

5.0

Oct 16, 2020

Great place to work!

Asset manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have been with Buchanan for 6 years.

Cons

To stop the employee Gossip and Drama

5.0

Oct 14, 2020

Best Job I’ve Ever Had

Field technician iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Pay, Not a terrible work load.

Cons

Traveling for work can be a little much, but it can be optional.

SAM Companies Response

Thank you for your feedback and contributions to SAM. We work to offer our employees competitive compensation and benefits as well as professional development and career advancement opportunities. SAM’s size and scale gives our employees the chance to travel and work with clients and on projects across the nation. We understand that occasional travel for business can take our team members away from family and personal matters, and we appreciate your dedication and service as a SAM team member.

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