Sallie Mae reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(679 total reviews)
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Jonathan Witter

83% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Sallie Mae has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 679 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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679 reviews
1.0
Mar 5, 2026

Don’t do it

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Pros

The benefits are good, but nothing other than that

Cons

Everything don’t get sick managers change monthly very clicky if you have a problem with a manager or a supervisor, it will get back to the supervisor and then they tried to freeze you out. The pay is horrible. There are other companies around doing the same jobs making more. Turnover is very high and they are very quick to fire people.

5.0
Feb 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

After 25 years with the company, I can confidently say that it has been an exceptional place to build and lead a career, Sallie Mae demonstrates a genuine commitment to its people through competitive compensation, strong benefits, and meaningful investment in leadership development. Throughout my tenure, I have been given the opportunity to gain experience, take on increasing responsibility, and continuously evolve as a leader. What distinguishes this company is its alignment between performance and opportunity, high standards are paired with real support, resources, and trust. Leaders are empowered, held accountable, and given the tools necessary to drive results. For those seeking an environment that values strategic thinking, talent development, and long-term impact, this is a place where you can have an influence and thrive.

Cons

The expectations are high, and performance standards are rigorous, However, that culture of accountability drives excellence and creates meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement.

3.0
Feb 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Chill environment mostly, but that’s all

Cons

No room for growth realistically

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