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 64 reviews)); "A lot of really great people who care about their jobs and the service they provide to our clients" ((in 49 reviews)); "Good work life balance depending on the project" ((in 41 reviews)); "Really seems to care about community partnerships and the culture is great" ((in 25 reviews)); "I have a great team and they have all been very helpful." ((in 16 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 41 reviews)); "Everyday is spent putting out fires the senior managers have created due to their lack of knowledge." ((in 24 reviews)); "The low pay makes the morale in the department low and sad." ((in 22 reviews)); "Lack of communication, lack of knowledge amongst upper management, very political, hostile work environment is fostered and no action is taken by HR when situations are brought to their attention, projects and products are developed for months on end only to be stopped after thousands of dollars are spent, because not enough research was done beforehand." ((in 12 reviews)); "No training in my department for my specific job; learn as you go; procedures unclear/not in place" ((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

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).

Reviews by job title

484 reviews

5.0

Dec 15, 2023

Highly Recommend

Great job

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good, stable work life balance

Cons

Can be repetitive but lots of opportunity to learn

Symetra Response

2y

From Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management: Thank you for sharing your five-star experience. We strive to foster a work environment where you can peacefully balance work with your everyday life. Continuous learning and growth are core values within our organization. We understand that some aspects of the job might feel repetitive, and we're constantly working to ensure that tasks remain engaging and fulfilling for team members. You can also find additional opportunities to collaborate on projects outside of your typical line of work by exploring Project Marketplace in Career Hub.

5.0

Dec 13, 2023

Great experience

Compliance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and cultural fit

Cons

Sometimes it feels too small and young

Symetra Response

2y

From Maureen Henderson, Chief Compliance Officer: Thank you for leaving us a five-star rating, I am glad you’ve had a great experience working with us and I hope we continue to make your time with Symetra fulfilling. With over 2,500+ employees, our company continues to steadily grow at a rate that meets the needs of our customers and partners. We are committed to enhancing our infrastructure and processes to support our stakeholders. If you have any specific suggestions or ideas on how we can better navigate feeling “too small and young,” please reach out to myself or your respective HR business partner, Jeffrey Ward.

4.0

Nov 14, 2023

Great Leadership

Reporting data analist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoy the engagement by leadership.

Cons

The platforms need to be improved.

Symetra Response

2y

From Jason Ash, Chief Data Officer: Thank you for your 4 years of service to Symetra. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed connecting with leadership team and myself, as we are thankful to have you apart of the team. I appreciate your feedback regarding our platforms. We understand that as the needs of the business continuously change, we must also adapt to remain successful and take this into consideration when evaluating our processes.

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