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

1.0

Feb 27, 2025

Horrible

Field tech 3

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Money is ok, management disconnected and inexperienced when it comes to field work. PMs have limited experience dealing with issues in field.

Cons

PM and above are clueless about work. Will use you until your brealing point. Out of town all the time.

1.0

Jan 21, 2025

Implode

Alpha male

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to be a # in a large corporation who doesn't care about you.

Cons

Working with misfit acquisition companies

3.0

Jan 18, 2025

Decent culture but very corporate

Office technician ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Alot of resources for personal and professional development

Cons

not promising in terms of promotion/advancement, limited paths, unimpressive pay. Sort of blunts the dynamism of companies it acquires

SAM Companies Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your continued support as part of the SAM team. We understand that joining SAM through an acquisition can bring changes, and we appreciate your dedication and adaptability throughout this transition. We are glad to hear you value the resources we provide for personal and professional development. Promotions and advancements are based on a variety of factors, including performance, skills, and contributions, and we remain committed to supporting our employees’ growth and development within the company. We also recognize the importance of maintaining the unique strengths of the companies we acquire and are continuously working to preserve the dynamism and culture that contribute to our collective success. Thank you for your contributions, and we look forward to your continued success at SAM!

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