Does SGS pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SGS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SGS. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SGS?

54% of SGS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SGS 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SGS?

Lab Technician (188) , Chemist (91) , Laboratory Technician (91) , Inspector (72) , Analyst (64) , Project Manager (63) , Manager (53) , Technician (50) , Auditor (47) , Administrative Assistant (41) , Supervisor (36) , Laboratory Analyst (35) , Auxiliar Administrativo (33) , Analista (32) , Microbiologist (31)

What are the pros of working at SGS according to real employee reviews?

"The people were nice and helpful" ((in 187 reviews)); "good benefit and compensation packages" ((in 114 reviews)); "Working with nice and friendly colleagues" ((in 104 reviews)); "good work life balance and general" ((in 82 reviews)); "Lovely team and good culture working on site" ((in 71 reviews))

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

"And low salary" ((in 257 reviews)); "low pay very far not good" ((in 224 reviews)); "No training structure go in learn yourself nobody will show you anything or even bother helping you." ((in 40 reviews)); "By the time you finish training someone they are sick of the way the company and managers treat them and they quit." ((in 40 reviews)); "No bonuses and under paid" ((in 36 reviews))

What are employees saying about SGS layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SGS layoffs and their outlook for job security at SGS in 2026.

What are the top reviewed SGS locations?

Fairfield , Lincolnshire , Dayton , Deer Park , Houston , Chicago , Rutherford , Orlando , New York , Anchorage , Cincinnati , Richardson , Los Angeles , Denver , Wheat Ridge , Baton Rouge , Suwanee , Pasadena , Dallas , Hayward , Malta , Oklahoma City , Wilmington , Brookings , North Sioux City , San Diego , Miami , Newark , Corpus Christi , Rancho Cordova

SGS reviews

3.3

54% would recommend to a friend

(3,378 total reviews)

Geraldine Picaud

60% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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SGS has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,378 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SGS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Jan 13, 2026

Good laboratory experience with strong training, but workload and progression can be challenging

Laboratory analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well-established, globally recognised company with strong credibility Excellent exposure to working in a UKAS / ISO 17025 regulated laboratory Good hands-on training with analytical instruments and laboratory processes Clear standard operating procedures and quality systems Opportunities to build solid technical and data-handling skills early in your career Experience looks strong on a CV, especially for laboratory-based roles

Cons

Workload can be very high, with tight turnaround times and pressure during busy periods Progression and pay increases can be slow and are not always clearly communicated Repetitive work at times, particularly in high-throughput testing environments Staffing levels can feel stretched, which adds pressure to day-to-day work Limited flexibility around working patterns in some roles

SGS Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate the positive points you highlighted and also take your concerns seriously. It's important for us to understand what we’re doing well and where we need to improve. If you’re open to it, we’d welcome a further conversation at GB.Recruitment@SGS.com so we can learn more. Thank you again for your honest feedback.

3.0

Jan 12, 2026

Average

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No need to OT have shuttle bus

Cons

Bad office location too far away

1.0

Jan 12, 2026

Fair

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not bad of office environment

Cons

No career path in this company

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