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 60 reviews)); "A lot of really great people who care about their jobs and the service they provide to our clients" ((in 48 reviews)); "Good work life balance depending on the project" ((in 44 reviews)); "Really seems to care about community partnerships and the culture is great" ((in 26 reviews)); "Coworkers are nice and helpful." ((in 15 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 37 reviews)); "The low pay makes the morale in the department low and sad." ((in 23 reviews)); "Everyday is spent putting out fires the senior managers have created due to their lack of knowledge." ((in 22 reviews)); "No training in my department for my specific job; learn as you go; procedures unclear/not in place" ((in 13 reviews)); "Parking is expensive." ((in 10 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 , Hartford , West Des Moines , Illinois City , Washington , Ashland , Phoenix , Bellevue , Charlotte , Raleigh , Dallas , Conroe , Texas City , Fresno , Los Angeles , Redondo Beach , San Diego , Farmington , Las Vegas , Richland , Everett , Issaquah , Renton

Symetra reviews

4.0

71% would recommend to a friend

(487 total reviews)

Margaret Meister

86% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Senior management

Symetra has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 487 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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Reviews by job title

487 reviews

5.0

Apr 28, 2026

Flexible hours and great culture

Case manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Super flexible work hours, and great with culture

Cons

The pay could be better for all the work

Symetra Response

1mo

From Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management and Change Leadership: Thank you for the positive review! We're glad the flexibility and culture have been a good fit. We appreciate the honest note on compensation and will keep that feedback in mind.

5.0

Apr 24, 2026

Great work-life balance, but pay could improve

Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance here

Cons

Compensation could be better but ok

Symetra Response

2mo

From Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management and Change Leadership: Thank you for sharing this and for your continued commitment to Symetra! We're glad work-life balance has been a genuine positive in your experience here. Compensation is something we take seriously and regularly evaluate to remain competitive. We'd encourage you to connect with your manager or HR business partner to discuss your specific situation, as those conversations help us make sure we're getting it right for our people.

5.0

Apr 8, 2026

Great opportunities to improve on an already great experience

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunities here to become a true student of the business. Flexibility in work location, because it's really and truly a fully remote first workplace. Opportunity to develop and nurture an effective sales system, bring value and partner for a lifetime with financial professionals to help grow businesses, and protect clients' and families' futures. Guidance and employee engagement in future-proofing the business, leadership opportunities, and opportunities for community impact that you can measure both with hard data and with emotional impact on the team. I'm genuinely glad to get up and go to work every morning. I'm grateful for the opportunity, and the confidence given to us to be driven and self-sufficient professionals.

Cons

Training is getting exponentially better, and structure is fomenting, but still isn't where it should be, by far. Sales teams bolster each other, but there's a perception of "performance punishment" that affects morale. The company wants to be a top ten carrier, but feels like it's lacking direction in other divisions, and our operational growing pains are evident to advisors.

Symetra Response

2mo

From Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management and Change Leadership: Thank you for this thoughtful feedback and for the genuine enthusiasm you bring to your work here! It's meaningful to hear that you find purpose in partnering with financial professionals and contributing to something larger. Appreciate you highlighting your concerns; these are the kinds of observations that help us identify where our growth is creating friction. We encourage you to continue sharing that perspective with your manager and through our internal feedback channels. Voices like yours are part of how we get to where we want to be.

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