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 benefits and 5 days a week" ((in 121 reviews)); "Great colleagues and mid" ((in 100 reviews)); "good work life balance and general" ((in 79 reviews)); "Lovely team and good culture working on site" ((in 73 reviews))

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

"And low salary" ((in 245 reviews)); "low pay very far not good" ((in 233 reviews)); "No training structure go in learn yourself nobody will show you anything or even bother helping you." ((in 42 reviews)); "In general coworkers and managers don't want to innovate and it's easy to accept that because the age range of employees is old." ((in 42 reviews)); "Low pay, upper management doesn't care about employees." ((in 35 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

(3,380 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 3,380 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).

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3K reviews

4.0

Sep 9, 2025

good place to work

Technical supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good people ok pay good environment

Cons

not much to grow in same line

1.0

Sep 8, 2025

High Pressure, Minimal Support, Limited Growth

Chemist i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to chromatography techniques and lab equipment.

Cons

Training is inconsistent and unstructured and often biased toward certain social groups. Employees not part of favored groups may receive fewer opportunities. Management emphasizes output over employee development. Concerns are sometimes overlooked, creating stress and frustration. Limited guidance, support, and opportunities for career growth.

3.0

Sep 8, 2025

Not bad as a first job to gain some work experiences

Chemist i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

extensive tests on all types of food and natural products chances to learn new laboratory skills

Cons

Very chaotic management, including a lack of transparency in each part of production. An enormous amount of sample load with insufficient spaces, workforces, and capacities to conduct the work, which leads to a decrease in quality and delay of due date.

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Jobs at SGS

Laboratory Technician

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Field Research - Intern Role

Quality Assurance Inspector - Dredge Inspections - Contract

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