Is Sweetwater a good company to work for?

Sweetwater has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 571 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 19% over the last 12 months. 81% of employees would recommend working at Sweetwater to a friend and 73% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Sweetwater have been left by employees working as Senior Sales Engineer , Sales Engineer and Marketing .

Does Sweetwater pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sweetwater employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sweetwater. This rating has improved by 17% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sweetwater?

81% of Sweetwater employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sweetwater 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sweetwater?

Sales Engineer (137) , Senior Sales Engineer (19) , Software Engineer (13) , Marketing (10) , Sales (9) , Account Coordinator (8) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (5) , Guitar Gallery - Guitar Handler (5) , Guitar Technician (5) , Inventory and Shipping Specialist (5) , Packer (5) , Customer Service (4) , Distribution Center (4) , Product Support Specialist (4)

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

"Mostly great people on the bottom of the food chain." ((in 65 reviews)); "Great benefits and plus's for being an employee." ((in 50 reviews)); "The culture of Sweetwater is great for the most part but often feels forced and not fed." ((in 35 reviews)); "On site diner Cool coworkers" ((in 18 reviews)); "Sweetwater is an awesome place to work." ((in 13 reviews))

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

"micro management and cubicles" ((in 39 reviews)); "Low pay and no chance for advancement." ((in 27 reviews)); "Long hours if you want to even have a chance of making any money." ((in 20 reviews)); "Long hours are a must at the start if you wish to do well for yourself." ((in 12 reviews)); "Bad work life balance" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sweetwater layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Sweetwater locations?

Fort Wayne , Litchfield Park , Fort Wayne , Arlington , New York , Glendale , Ann Arbor , Austin , Houston , Bloomington , Indianapolis , South Bend , Las Vegas , Charleston , Sandy Springs

Sweetwater reviews

4.2

81% would recommend to a friend

(541 total reviews)

Mike Clem

90% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

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Sweetwater has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 541 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Sweetwater employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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541 reviews

5.0

Mar 26, 2019

Best company I've ever been a part of

Sales engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hard work and consistency pays off. You can ramp up quickly if you put in the work. You don't need to work 50-60 hours a week to make good money. Just work hard when you are scheduled to work!

Cons

Honestly, it's case by case. If you have a bad attitude, you won't do well at this job. If you can't sit at a desk and make calls, you won't do well at this job. If you know what to expect, you will have an amazing career.

Sweetwater Response

7y

Thanks for the fine review and also for the straight talk. This employee is right on all counts: we clearly define what's expected and what a Sales Engineer should do to be successful. We provide three months of classroom training in preparation for becoming a Sales Engineer and then continuous training after wards to do all we can to insure success. Those that follow our advice and put in the work to make long term relationships with our customers succeed time and time again and, to quote this reviewer, have "amazing careers." Those that don't put in the work to form relationships and then decide that somehow that's an unreasonable job expectation ultimately don't do well. We are consistently transparent about all of that. So thanks to this reviewer for accurately describing the job and sharing their success story. Jeff McDonald, Senior VP of Human Resources

5.0

Mar 23, 2019

Stay focused

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, great people, great pay

Cons

Actually there isnt any downsides.

Sweetwater Response

7y

We're glad this former employee enjoyed their time here in our Distribution Center. We are in the process of building a much bigger DC that will open in the spring of 2020 and provide an even better experience. Jeff McDonald, Senior VP of Human Resources

4.0

Nov 13, 2018

Distribution Center

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The Distribution Center is a very clean, organized facility compared to others I have seen. There is a lot of care given to the inventory of equipment and gear. Training time and process is adequate. Great emphasis is placed on workplace safety and equipment safety. The amenities are amazing. I love the gym. The food is great! Haven't used the salon yet but might in the future. Still nice to have just in case its needed. So far, I LOVE everything about my job. I have even told some of my friends to apply since the campus is expanding soon.

Cons

Work level is completely dependent on the retail market. Some days are slower, some days are extremely busy. I usually get 40 hours but I wouldn't mind having more.

Sweetwater Response

7y

Thanks for the positive review. We are indeed working on a few of the issues you have pointed out and will have enhancements early next year. Jeff McDonald, Senior VP of Human Resources

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