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 65 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 41 reviews)); "Really seems to care about community partnerships and the culture is great" ((in 24 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 39 reviews)); "Everyday is spent putting out fires the senior managers have created due to their lack of knowledge." ((in 23 reviews)); "The low pay makes the morale in the department low and sad." ((in 23 reviews)); "Low salaries considering cost of living in the area." ((in 12 reviews)); "Limited training for intern staff" ((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 , 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

(113 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

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Reviews by job title

113 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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5.0

Feb 14, 2024

The Best Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Inclusive, empowers their employees, supports the communities they serve, values transparency, sustainability and trust. Great work-life balance, benefits and competitive pay.

Cons

You have to be very proactive and intentional with communication and building connection in a remote environment

Symetra Response

2y

From Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management: Thank you for sharing your feedback and leaving us a five-star review. Creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees feel like they belong and are empowered is foundational to our company culture. I am glad to know you feel valued, supported and celebrated. Being remote-first we understand how difficult it can sometimes be to build connection with colleagues, which is why we offer multiple ways to get involved around Symetra. We encourage you to attend sessions hosted by our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), seek volunteer opportunities with our Community team or visit Project Marketplace to collaborate on projects outside of your role to further your development.

4.0

Jan 24, 2024

Great company

Associate underwriter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits with decent amount of paid holidays, inclusive, and still has work from home options.

Cons

Base pay is on the lower side.

Symetra Response

2y

From Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management: Thank you for your feedback and continued service at Symetra. I am pleased to know our benefits satisfy your needs to maintain a supportive and inclusive workplace. Our Total Rewards team is committed to ensuring we offer competitive pay, consistently evaluating and reevaluating our offerings to attract top talent in the markets where we are most competitive.

3.0

Dec 20, 2023

RETIREMENT NB NEEDS A REVAMP

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and remote work are the only things I can think of.

Cons

Pay - they often stress that the pay is competitive but many long-time employees are still on the low to mid pay grade. Poor management - Favoritism lingers within retirement NB because of lazy and poor work quality employees are never held accountable for not pulling their end of the weight which leads to a lack of motivation from others. Favorited employees are given PTO privileges despite rules in place which limits how many people can be out at the same time. Management will ignore or answer vaguely on what they don't want to discuss or address.

Symetra Response

2y

From Shawnna Hiatt, VP Operations: Thank you for sharing your concerns. As a top employer of choice, we take these issues seriously and are committed to fostering a fair and accountable work environment. If you believe you experienced or witnessed violations of our Code of Conduct, we encourage you to report it to speakup@symetra.com. You can also share more details about your experience by contacting your HR business partner, Denise Portillos.

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