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

4.0

Oct 9, 2024

Good company

Customer operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits Work from home options The people are great to work with

Cons

Need more growth opportunities in some departments, hard to apply for positions internally, with much success. Pay needs to be more competitive.

Symetra Response

1y

From Kara McGhee-Gibson, Manager, Talent Acquisition: We truly appreciate your feedback and we're happy to hear that you’re enjoying the benefits, flexibility of working from home, and that you find the people here great to work with. We aim to foster a supportive and collaborative work environment. Thank you for also sharing your thoughts on areas where we can improve, particularly around growth opportunities and the internal application process. If you haven’t already, I highly recommend exploring the new Career Hub—it’s an excellent resource for discovering new career opportunities, skill-building courses, and career mapping for future mobility. As for compensation, we are continuously reviewing our pay structures to remain competitive and aligned with industry standards. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to improve the employee experience here at Symetra.

4.0

Oct 1, 2024

Good

Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, good support and leadership, nice co workers

Cons

Pay could be a little higher

Symetra Response

1y

From Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management: Thank you for leaving a review and providing a look into your experience here at Symetra. It’s great to hear you're enjoying the work-life balance, supportive leadership, and positive relationships with your coworkers—those are key elements of our company culture. We also appreciate your input regarding compensation. We regularly evaluate our pay structure to ensure it’s competitive and aligned with industry standards. Your feedback helps us in that ongoing effort, and we'll keep working to make sure we’re offering a rewarding experience for all our employees.

5.0

Sep 25, 2024

Wonderful Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are amazing, the company is small but industry-moving, the benefits are unmatched!

Cons

The hubs are few and far between

Symetra Response

1y

From Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management: Thank you for your positive feedback. I am thrilled to hear you find the people and our benefits amazing. Your review lets us know we’re on the right path to continuously meeting the needs of our employees. While we have fully embraced the flexibility and capabilities of remote work, we also understand the importance of connecting with our fellow colleagues in-person. We are always looking for new ways employees can build connection amongst their teams.

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