Is Sonic Automotive a good company to work for?

Sonic Automotive has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 856 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 .

Does Sonic Automotive pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at Sonic Automotive?

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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sonic Automotive?

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)

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

"Benefits are good and the future is bright." ((in 52 reviews)); "Pay was good and the associates I worked with at the store level were great." ((in 48 reviews)); "people are great there friendly" ((in 38 reviews)); "As a "Sonician" of over 12 years, I can attest to the great values and culture across the entire company." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great management and leadership." ((in 18 reviews))

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

"poor management and underpaid for work completed" ((in 51 reviews)); "Long hours (10.5 hours per day to be exact) and can get incredibly busy." ((in 45 reviews)); "There is no work life balance" ((in 31 reviews)); "Managers always blabbing about making calls to your lead everyday even if they expressed disinterest" ((in 24 reviews)); "Very corporate and upper management is only focused on numbers and metrics" ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sonic Automotive layoffs in 2026?

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.

What are the top reviewed Sonic Automotive locations?

Charlotte , Houston , Atlanta , Denver , Fort Myers , Los Angeles , Birmingham , Montgomery , Richardson , 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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Item: Sonic Automotive
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous employee

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(842 total reviews)

David B. Smith

71% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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Sonic Automotive has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 842 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sonic Automotive employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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842 reviews

3.0

Jan 27, 2010

Started out good, but then went downhill with economy

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Pros

It was great at first benefits, bonuses not just monetary, free lunches, gift cards, holiday parties at nice resorts, etc. Flexiable scheduling, Good starting pay.

Cons

But when the economy started to go down hill, the employees lost 401 matching, no more bonuses for employees of month or CSI goals, no more holiday parties. Basically, all the extras the employees got for putting up with poor management at times and rude/nasty clients alot of the times was cancelled due the economy. We were told to be lucky we have a job. Nice Company, huh.

5.0

Jan 17, 2009

Scott Smith is taking Sonic in a new Direction

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Scott Smith, the President of Sonic. He has consistently backed up his own words to "do the right thing" and I truly believe he means it when he says, "the company will succeed only if the employees do". If you are looking to work in the kinky car dealers of the past, you are looking in the wrong place here.

Cons

Long hours and not all General Managers have taken on Scott's attitude towards their employees. I am hopeful that it will filter down over time. It all starts at the top.

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