Does Sun Life pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sun Life employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sun Life. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sun Life?

70% 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 (88) , Business Analyst (81) , Director (81) , Analyst (74) , 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 526 reviews)); "Benefits is good tho great" ((in 420 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 279 reviews)); "work from home and great co workers" ((in 141 reviews)); "pay is good they are good to their emplyees" ((in 126 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 155 reviews)); "Small people base so if u stuck with bad manager you have no way out" ((in 76 reviews)); "Limited growth opportunities and career advancement" ((in 30 reviews)); "Office politics is brutal." ((in 24 reviews)); "Upper management is aware, but unwilling to step up and do anything about it." ((in 20 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

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3.9

70% would recommend to a friend

(348 total reviews)

Kevin Strain

90% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

Ratings by demographic groups

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Gender

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4.0

Jan 28, 2026

Good Benefits, Typical Corporate Challenges

Treasury analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sun Life Financial offers solid benefits that are better than most companies in the market. While the salary is around mid-range, it is positioned as competitive, and the overall compensation package is fair. The work environment is generally stable, especially for those looking to build experience in treasury and finance.

Cons

Like many large organizations, office politics can be challenging at times and may affect decision-making and career progression.

4.0

Dec 19, 2025

Amazing place with good culture

Digital client solutions manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing place to learn. Good pay. Company take care of employee morale with tons of activities.

Cons

A lot of process improvement is required. SOPs or working standard require improvement

4.0

Dec 5, 2025

Great Growth Opportunity

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of executive exposure High salary Great Work Life Balance

Cons

Antiquated systems and minimal integration of AI tech. Lots of employees with 20+ year tenure not as motivated to change

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