Does Symetra pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Symetra employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Symetra. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Symetra?

71% of Symetra employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Symetra 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Symetra?

Case Manager (19) , Customer Service Representative (17) , Manager (11) , Intern (10) , Business Analyst (9) , Systems Analyst (6) , Analyst (5) , Claims Examiner (4) , Contract Specialist (4) , Data Analytics Intern (4) , Director (4) , Sales Support Specialist (4) , Software Engineer (4) , Underwriter (4) , Unit Manager (4)

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

"Good benefits and work/like balance" ((in 63 reviews)); "A lot of really great people who care about their jobs and the service they provide to our clients" ((in 53 reviews)); "Good work life balance depending on the project" ((in 42 reviews)); "Really seems to care about community partnerships and the culture is great" ((in 23 reviews)); "Some great coworkers" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Also some poor management from those who had been with the company for too long." ((in 41 reviews)); "Everyday is spent putting out fires the senior managers have created due to their lack of knowledge." ((in 27 reviews)); "The low pay makes the morale in the department low and sad." ((in 22 reviews)); "Limited training for intern staff" ((in 11 reviews)); "Lack of communication, lack of knowledge amongst upper management, very political, hostile work environment is fostered and no action is taken by HR when situations are brought to their attention, projects and products are developed for months on end only to be stopped after thousands of dollars are spent, because not enough research was done beforehand." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Symetra layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Symetra locations?

Bellevue , Seattle , Enfield , Waltham , Des Moines , Boston , New York , Washington , West Des Moines , Illinois City , Washington , Ashland , Phoenix , Bellevue , Charlotte , Dallas , Conroe , Texas City , Fresno , Los Angeles , Redondo Beach , San Diego , Farmington , Hartford , Las Vegas , Richland , Everett , Issaquah , Renton , Phoenix

Symetra reviews

4.0

71% would recommend to a friend

(484 total reviews)

Margaret Meister

86% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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Symetra has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 484 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Symetra employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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484 reviews

1.0

Jun 12, 2025

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Case manager

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Bonuses were good every year

Cons

One mistake your fired literally

Symetra Response

1y

From Jeffrey Ward, HR Business Partner: It would be unusual for a simple mistake to result in job loss. If you would like to discuss your concern, please feel free to contact me directly at Jeffrey.ward@symetra.com.

4.0

Jun 11, 2025

Great

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work. Good benefits

Cons

Salary is not very competitive

Symetra Response

1y

From Jeffrey Ward, HR Business Partner: Thanks for the positive review! Symetra conducts competitive market analysis including multiple compensation surveys each year to ensure we can compete for top talent across the country. Total compensation includes the annual bonus, excellent benefits, and a generous 401k match. I encourage you to discuss your compensation and career goals with your manager and aligned HR Business Partner.

5.0

May 15, 2025

Great company that is growing at a rapid rate

Sales

Recommend

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Culture Work-life balance Growth Leadership

Cons

Brand recognition in some markets

Symetra Response

1y

From Cris Hunter, VP Internal Sales: Thank you for your five-star review! I also appreciate Symetra’s culture, work-life balance, and opportunities for growth. Our reputation as a great, remote-first workplace is growing.

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