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

1.0

Mar 14, 2015

Not a good experience at all

It manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Close to downtown Bellevue, lots of places to work too, free parking when need to be in Bellevue for any reason

Cons

Lay-offs do occur, benefits are average, very politically structured organization -- based on relationships and friends, not on performance and clear objectives. NO IT department management that has a roadmap strategy so people are not set up for success. Have difficulty hiring qualified people.

1.0

Mar 13, 2015

Revolving Door for career in Finance

Senior analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- downtown Bellevue location (ideal for shopping) - office is nice - 401K matching

Cons

Turnover in Finance is ridiculously high, and it seemed to have gotten worse in recent years. At least 70% of people in Finance were hired within the last two years. Hard work & being loyal team player won’t get you far. Pay is low and expectations are unreasonable. Management will do what it takes to protect their friends and promote them even if they are not qualified for jobs. Once you become a target of management, they will make your work life miserable. Finance department is a revolving door – smart employees leave within a year once they figure out quickly that this place is where you end your career.

2.0

Mar 8, 2015

Enjoyed the opportunities, organization and staff management needed

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Personal Growth. Ability to work from home. 401K matching

Cons

Health and Dental coverage was average. Time off was less than other insurance companies in the area. Bonuses and raises are not great. Systems are either nonexistent or non functioning.

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