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 58 reviews)); "A lot of really great people who care about their jobs and the service they provide to our clients" ((in 55 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 25 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 42 reviews)); "Everyday is spent putting out fires the senior managers have created due to their lack of knowledge." ((in 25 reviews)); "The low pay makes the morale in the department low and sad." ((in 22 reviews)); "No training in my department for my specific job; learn as you go; procedures unclear/not in place" ((in 11 reviews)); "Upper management is a little out of touch" ((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

3.9

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 3.9 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

5.0

Dec 18, 2011

Recent organizational changes are having a positive impact

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great people - Company is committed to growing - Flexible work environment - Heavily involved in the community - New ideas are sought out and we are trying new things again

Cons

- Some areas of the company need updating - Continue to increase employee communications - Casual dress should be increased to 5 days per week.

2.0

May 17, 2012

Experience working here depends on your department, not all are the same

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Some great coworkers - Great location

Cons

- Managers are able to do things employees cannot (work from home often, etc.) - Employees are afraid to share thoughts and ideas - New senior management structure and resulting changes have put a lot of strain on the morale of remaining employees - A lot of really great people have left the company through lay-offs or resigning because of changes

1.0

Jan 17, 2012

Going Downhill...

Senior business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great co-workers, really the best! Adequate benefits 6% company match on 401K Adequate equipment to do job Close to shopping and resturants

Cons

Management has no respect for employees Promotions are based on favoritism Management is elitist and out of touch No alternative schedules or flex time Very old-fashioned in organizational structure and attitudes

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