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

Sonic Automotive reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(842 total reviews)

David B. Smith

71% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (842 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

842 reviews

1.0

Sep 13, 2016

The Absolute WORST

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stock retention grants allow C-Suites to cash-in upwards of $20M a year and then we meet every year for them to throw it in our faces and let us know that we shouldn’t expect anything different.

Cons

Overworked Underpaid Benefits are HORRIBLE (Family of 3 pays approx. $1000 a month) Management is selected with straws (The good ol’ fashioned way)

1.0

Jul 30, 2015

Too many CHIEFS

Automotive parts salesman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stay in the back out the way of everyone and keep your head down!!!!! It probably would be an ok place to if it wasn't for the management!

Cons

Over worked and way under paid. Everyone wants you to do there job because they're to sorry or don't have a clue about the Automotive industry.

1.0

Aug 13, 2020

COO is a Pompous Jerk

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The only pro was the salary.

Cons

COO is childish and jumps to conclusions ruining people’s careers in the process. Very unprofessional and all of the managers are quick to tell you how “Christian” they are. Very phony with lots of cronyism.

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