Does Sun Life pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sun Life employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sun Life. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sun Life?

68% of Sun Life employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sun Life 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sun Life?

Financial Advisor (230) , Manager (89) , Disability Case Manager (87) , Business Analyst (81) , Director (81) , Analyst (73) , Customer Service Representative (71) , Process Associate (66) , Advisor (60) , Software Engineer (57) , Actuarial Analyst (55) , Financial Analyst (54) , Project Manager (52) , Intern (50) , Business Systems Analyst (41)

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

"Haven’t started yet but seems to be good company that will allow a good work/life balance" ((in 539 reviews)); "Benefits is good tho great" ((in 421 reviews)); "Culture and work from home flexibility is great" ((in 307 reviews)); "Great for people with low to no corporate work experience Great place for people looking to switch from liberal arts to business/finance/insurance" ((in 278 reviews)); "Great work life balance and work from home options" ((in 148 reviews))

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

"Unfortunately base salary is low with no real climb" ((in 153 reviews)); "You may have a good manager which helps, but some department managers are awful." ((in 76 reviews)); "Limited growth opportunities and career advancement" ((in 35 reviews)); "Office politics is brutal." ((in 24 reviews)); "Upper management is aware, but unwilling to step up and do anything about it." ((in 23 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sun Life layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Sun Life locations?

Wellesley , Boston , Wellesley Hills , Kansas City , Windsor , New York , Portland , Hartford , Scarborough , Portsmouth , Baltimore , Milwaukee , Dallas , Minneapolis , Seattle , Portland , Jacksonville , Chicago , Casa Grande , Phoenix , Houston , Chattanooga , Cleveland , San Francisco , Denver , Bend , Miami , Newton , Atlanta , Edina

Sun Life reviews

3.8

68% would recommend to a friend

(4,279 total reviews)

Kevin Strain

90% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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Sun Life has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 4,279 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sun Life employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

4.0

Feb 13, 2025

Good to join

Specialist, project management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is great

Cons

Slow growth as compared to market

1.0

Feb 10, 2025

people stay in their roles for years and years, no advancement

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice environment and benefits good flexibility

Cons

Pay is low base salary low No career opportunities you will stay at the same level for years and years

4.0

Feb 10, 2025

Mostly great

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance, fully remote, progressive views on employment and committed to DEI. Performance based merit increases and yearly bonuses. Competitive pay and lots of opportunities for new positions and growth.

Cons

Terrible medical coverage!! HR dept does not support employees who have legitimate complaints.

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