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 62 reviews)); "A lot of really great people who care about their jobs and the service they provide to our clients" ((in 51 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 24 reviews)); "Good leadership and managers Flexibility" ((in 12 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 40 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 25 reviews)); "Low salaries considering cost of living in the area." ((in 13 reviews)); "No training in my department for my specific job; learn as you go; procedures unclear/not in place" ((in 12 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

5.0

Sep 2, 2024

Best workplace ever

Life underwriter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is amazing Always positive Great pay Opportunities for growth Amazing support system

Cons

I cant honestly think of a single one

Symetra Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are delighted to hear you’re enjoying your time with us and that so many aspects of your experience, from work-life balance and opportunities for growth to our positive environment and support system, have made such a positive impact. We’re also grateful for your advice to management — your feedback reassures that we're on the right track of providing a workplace where everyone feels valued and motivated.

5.0

Aug 30, 2024

My experience working for an Innovative and Forward Thinking company

Systems analyst specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Symetra has many excellent qualities but the top 3 for me are as follows. First, work-life balance is the best I've seen in the industry. Secondly, Symetra offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, employee wellness programs, and other perks like tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. And third, Leadership continuously invests in both people and technology focused on true innovation. As an example, we are currently organizing for a Symetra Tech Conference for several hundred IT employees focusing primarily on AI.

Cons

It's honestly hard to think of something... most of the normal cons that someone might list are not true for Symetra.

Symetra Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and positive review of your experience. We are thrilled to hear that after 8-10 years with us, you continue to appreciate so many aspects of our workplace. Your feedback on our work-life balance, comprehensive benefits package and our commitment to innovation is incredibly valuable. We believe that taking care of our people and continuously investing in both our employees and technology is key to our success, and it's great to know that these efforts resonate with you. We appreciate your dedication and contributions to our company; we look forward to many more successful years together.

3.0

Jul 28, 2024

Changing company

Sales and distribtion manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, big enough company to matter, small enough to make a difference

Cons

Too internally focused. Not enough attention to outside world

Symetra Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear there were aspects of your time with us that you enjoyed and also note there being opportunities for growth. We appreciate your feedback, providing us insight to as we continuously improve.

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