Does Scientific Games pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Scientific Games employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Scientific Games. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Scientific Games?

60% of Scientific Games employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Scientific Games 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Scientific Games?

Software Engineer (141) , Senior Software Engineer (75) , Associate Software Engineer (33) , Field Service Technician (29) , Test Engineer (27) , Manager (22) , Project Manager (21) , Software Developer (20) , Senior Test Engineer (18) , Director (16) , Product Manager (12) , Senior Manager (11) , Computer Operator (10) , Associate Test Engineer (9) , Quality Assurance Engineer (9)

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

"Work life balance and good" ((in 110 reviews)); "The people were great and there were many outside work events that I enjoyed" ((in 80 reviews)); "Good benefits, technology is up to date and the lunch hour is near good places to eat." ((in 77 reviews)); "Good salary and compensation." ((in 58 reviews)); "Good pay and leave policy" ((in 51 reviews))

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

"Managers are in this for themselves and don't care who they step on for their own sakes." ((in 33 reviews)); "Upper management is checked out and does not care about the employees." ((in 24 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs sometime creates job insecurity among employee" ((in 21 reviews)); "No work from home policy" ((in 16 reviews)); "Favoritism runs rampant in the company." ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about Scientific Games layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Scientific Games locations?

Alpharetta , Las Vegas , Chicago , Reno , Cedar Falls , Atlanta , Dover , Oklahoma City , Baltimore , Middletown , New York , Phoenix , Dallas , San Juan , Little Rock , Providence , Egg Harbor Township , Waukegan , Gardiner , Denver , Rocky Hill , Harrisburg , Philadelphia , Pittsburgh , Duluth , McCook , Burlington , Jamaica , Yonkers , Appleton

Scientific Games reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(1,405 total reviews)

Patrick McHugh

75% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,405 reviews)

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Scientific Games has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,405 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Scientific Games employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Dec 2, 2025

Good team

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone wants to win here and functions as a team.

Cons

The industry is very challenging right now.

Scientific Games Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are incredibly proud of our team's collaborative spirit and shared drive to win. We believe that having a dedicated team makes us more resilient and better equipped to navigate challenges together.

3.0

Nov 21, 2025

Decent workplace.

Associate development engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers were great, Matched 401K

Cons

Had a manager that wasn't available and never gave me work. Below industry standard pay. Sick days and personal time are the same pool.

5.0

Nov 19, 2025

Nice people make such a better workplace!

Team manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-People want to help each other -Secure industry -Benefits start day 1 -Work / life balance -Multiple insurance plans to choose from / good rates -New trainings for people leaders are helpful

Cons

-Communication can get stuck in silos, but seeing improvements -As a global company, it can be hard to know who to go to for what

Scientific Games Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you are experiencing a strong, helpful culture and taking advantage of our comprehensive benefits and training programs. Regarding the advice to management, we are committed to continuing, and enhancing, our transparent communication to ensure everyone feels connected to our larger, global goals. We appreciate your dedication to the team.

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