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, 3.1 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 197 reviews)); "Good benefits and 5 days a week" ((in 124 reviews)); "Working with nice and friendly colleagues" ((in 100 reviews)); "good work life balance and general" ((in 80 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 250 reviews)); "low pay very far not good" ((in 238 reviews)); "By the time you finish training someone they are sick of the way the company and managers treat them and they quit." ((in 39 reviews)); "No training structure go in learn yourself nobody will show you anything or even bother helping you." ((in 38 reviews)); "Also, the subjects are rude but the Principle Investigators and upper management allow it." ((in 32 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 , Richardson , Cincinnati , 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

(3,389 total reviews)

Geraldine Picaud

61% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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SGS has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,389 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

1.0

Dec 17, 2016

SGS bought our company and then laid us all off

Environmental analytical chemist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The flexibility in the scheduling was the main reason I stayed. However, my schedule was established before SGS took over.

Cons

Employees are overworked and underpaid. If you're looking for opportunity for advancement, this is not the place for you.

2.0

Dec 15, 2016

Know what you're getting into

Upstream chemist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people with whom you work are always a pro in my opinion. A laboratory position with this company should be seen for what it it: skills building to a better job or a temporary move to hold you over until a better opportunity opens.

Cons

The division in which I worked (Upstream) left almost no personal time; between my hire date in June 2015 through Labor Day, I had 9 days off. Overtime was outrageous but expected by management. This may be a plus for some but I value my personal time much higher than what SGS was paying me to prioritize their needs. Vacation time would rarely be approved by management due to workload prioritization which led to the majority (~75%) of employee vacation time being lost (SGS doesn't compensate or roll over unused vacation time). Unacceptable!

5.0

Dec 13, 2016

Great learning experience! They hire people straight out of college and the pay is pretty decent.

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Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The people are awesome. Management is pretty good as well and a great place to get started.

Cons

I have had horrible past work experiences so I don't have anything to complain about here. I'm sure I could find something, but why bother. They don't have education benefits. A lot of places pay for a master's degree.

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