Sallie Mae reviews

3.9

73% would recommend to a friend

(682 total reviews)
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Jonathan Witter

82% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Sallie Mae has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 682 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sallie Mae employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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682 reviews
5.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The biggest pros for me are the people and the opportunities for growth. The culture is very team-oriented, and there’s a genuine willingness to support one another and see each other succeed. I also appreciate that the company is open to trying new approaches and evolving how we work, which creates meaningful opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and continue developing professionally.

Cons

One area for improvement would be system modernization, as updates and enhancements can be slow and sometimes create inefficiencies in day-to-day work. Additionally, communication across departments during issues or changes could be more consistent and timely to ensure teams are fully informed and able to respond effectively.

5.0
Jun 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong compensation Less nights/weekends than similar roles Co-workers are great, competent and helpful Inclusive culture, hybrid in-office model Good training and lots of resources Benefit costs, onsite gyms, stock plan, vision plan

Cons

High pressure environment Individual managers can be an issue, like any organization

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