Question 1

Is Sonic Automotive a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Sonic Automotive has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 857 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 59% of employees would recommend working at Sonic Automotive to a friend and 46% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Sonic Automotive have been left by employees working as Manager, Sales Manager and Service Manager.

Question 2

Does Sonic Automotive pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sonic Automotive employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sonic Automotive. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Sonic Automotive?

Accepted Answer

59% of Sonic Automotive employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Sonic Automotive 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sonic Automotive?

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Sales Associate (61), Sales (29), Sales Manager (29), Finance Manager (16), Manager (16), Technician (16), Client Advisor (15), Automotive Service Advisor (14), Sales Consultant (14), Sales Representative (14), Salesperson (14), Receptionist (12), Service Porter (11), Service Manager (10), Cashier (9)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Sonic Automotive according to real employee reviews?

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"Benefits are good and the future is bright." ((in 54 reviews)); "people are great there friendly" ((in 48 reviews)); "i like the company pay is good and lots of room for growth" ((in 47 reviews)); "Great management and leadership." ((in 19 reviews)); "Great Coworkers, fun place to work, some manager do go out their way to help employees" ((in 19 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"poor management and underpaid for work completed" ((in 53 reviews)); "Long hours (10.5 hours per day to be exact) and can get incredibly busy." ((in 47 reviews)); "There is no work life balance" ((in 30 reviews)); "The managers are lazy and when they get chewed out they take it out on the employees like it's our fault." ((in 25 reviews)); "Very corporate and upper management is only focused on numbers and metrics" ((in 15 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Sonic Automotive layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Sonic Automotive locations?

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Charlotte, Houston, Atlanta, Denver, Fort Myers, Richardson, Los Angeles, Birmingham, Montgomery, Colma, Nashville, San Jose, Dallas, Columbus, Calabasas, Monrovia, Clearwater, Lowell, Chattanooga, Buena Park, Santa Monica, San Rafael, Las Vegas, Fort Mill, Concord, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Santa Clara, Fairfax, Katy

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