Sweetwater reviews

4.2

81% would recommend to a friend

(541 total reviews)
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Mike Clem

90% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

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
Dec 2, 2025

Endless opportunities & great culture.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Endless opportunities- I have had 3 promotions in 5 years. Benefits- great benefits and amenities on campus. (Gym, salon, diner, discount) Culture- People truly care, From the CEO down. Leadership- genuinely care about employees. Accessible, personable, and invested.

Cons

The diner & coffee shop are too accessible and I keep gaining weight!

5.0
Dec 1, 2025
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Pros

This is a company that genuinely cares about our employees as well as our customers. There is a strong cultural undercurrent of doing the right thing and being good to people.

Cons

It's a busy place with a vibrant culture and lots of good ideas. Sometimes it gets hectic trying to keep up with everything going on.

5.0
Nov 24, 2025
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Pros

Sweetwater has a uniquely welcoming culture. You’re surrounded by people from every background who all share a genuine passion for music, and the sense of community is real. The company invests heavily in its team with resources you don’t typically find in a workplace — on-site medical care, a full gym, wellness services, a salon, and plenty more that make day-to-day life easier. HR is outstanding; they’re engaged, supportive, and consistently focused on helping you succeed. To get the most out of working here, you have to lean into that culture — connect with others, get involved, and take advantage of the relationships and opportunities that grow naturally within it.

Cons

If there’s a downside, it’s that working inside a musical candy store requires Olympic-level willpower. You’re surrounded by world-class gear all day, and your paycheck will absolutely look back at you like, “Really? Another drum?” Other than the constant temptation to upgrade your setup, there isn’t much to complain about.

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