Does Stericycle pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Stericycle employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Stericycle. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Stericycle?

44% of Stericycle employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Stericycle 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Stericycle?

Customer Service Representative (103) , Inside Sales Representative (63) , Sales Executive (56) , Driver (42) , Truck Driver (36) , Manager (33) , Sales Representative (33) , Sales (32) , Route Driver (27) , Supervisor (25) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (24) , Plant Worker (23) , Dispatcher (21) , Account Manager (17) , Transportation Supervisor (17)

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

"Pay and tangible benefits good" ((in 168 reviews)); "Made connections with so many great people working there and still stay in contact with them today!" ((in 140 reviews)); "This job is easy and had good pay" ((in 108 reviews)); "Stericycle has a great company and culture." ((in 63 reviews)); "Very stable and able to work from home as long as i try to meet my metrics." ((in 57 reviews))

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

"Poor management and very unorganized" ((in 141 reviews)); "Bad lower management, bad upper management." ((in 49 reviews)); "Poor leadership and HR." ((in 41 reviews)); "Every day was a struggle for me personally because the management staff would put all the weight on my shoulders and expect me to take control of everything with little to no training." ((in 34 reviews)); "The managers do a lot of micromanaging" ((in 31 reviews))

What are employees saying about Stericycle layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Stericycle locations?

Northbrook , Chicago , Indianapolis , Bannockburn , Lake Forest , North Richland Hills , Miami , Houston , New York , Atlanta , Charlotte , Dallas , Los Angeles , Dunmore , Nashville , Bedford , Baltimore , Saint Louis , Concord , Portland , Jacksonville , Boston , Omaha , Fort Worth , Orlando , Birmingham , Salt Lake City , Winthrop , Raleigh , Fresno

Stericycle reviews

3.1

44% would recommend to a friend

(2,222 total reviews)

Cindy Miller

46% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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Stericycle has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,222 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Stericycle employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Apr 24, 2026

Great coworkers, but lack of understanding from new management

Human resources manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I love the people I worked with

Cons

The new company that acquired us does not understand our organization

Stericycle Response

2mo

Your experience matters to us and we are so glad you took the time to share it. We value all feedback and take it seriously because it helps us learn and improve. We’re sorry things haven’t felt right, and your feedback helps us understand where we need to do better. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to growing as leaders and creating a workplace where everyone feels supported and valued.

1.0

Apr 23, 2026

Overtime available, but pay and workload are poor

Plant associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overtime is there for too much work

Cons

Poor pay and too much work

Stericycle Response

2mo

Thank you for opening up about your experience. We know it's not always easy to say when things feel off but we are grateful for everything you bring to the team. Finding a good balance between work and life is something we truly care about and we are working hard to make sure our team feels supported and not just keeping up, but thriving - and your voice helps guide that work.

3.0

Apr 23, 2026

Flexible work options, but limited growth opportunities

Collections specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible on remote or hybrid

Cons

Not much room for growth

Stericycle Response

2mo

Thanks for being open with us. I’m sorry to hear that your experience hasn’t been what you expected. We want to make sure everyone feels supported and see a clear path forward, so your feedback is really helpful as we work on improving. We appreciate you sharing this and are committed to making things better.

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Reviews by job title

Great coworkers, but lack of understanding from new management

Overtime available, but pay and workload are poor

Flexible work options, but limited growth opportunities

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