Does SGS pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SGS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SGS. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SGS?

53% of SGS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SGS 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SGS?

Lab Technician (188) , Chemist (91) , Laboratory Technician (91) , Inspector (72) , Analyst (64) , Project Manager (63) , Manager (53) , Technician (50) , Auditor (47) , Administrative Assistant (41) , Supervisor (36) , Laboratory Analyst (35) , Auxiliar Administrativo (33) , Analista (32) , Microbiologist (31)

What are the pros of working at SGS according to real employee reviews?

"People are nice and generally pretty helpful!" ((in 180 reviews)); "Good benefits and 5 days a week" ((in 128 reviews)); "Working with nice and friendly colleagues" ((in 107 reviews)); "good work life balance and general" ((in 80 reviews)); "Lovely team and good culture working on site" ((in 67 reviews))

What are the cons of working at SGS according to real employee reviews?

"And low salary" ((in 263 reviews)); "low pay very far not good" ((in 231 reviews)); "By the time you finish training someone they are sick of the way the company and managers treat them and they quit." ((in 40 reviews)); "No bonuses and under paid" ((in 32 reviews)); "Also, the subjects are rude but the Principle Investigators and upper management allow it." ((in 32 reviews))

What are employees saying about SGS layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SGS layoffs and their outlook for job security at SGS in 2026.

What are the top reviewed SGS locations?

Buenos Aires , San Juan , La Plata , Villa Constitución , Bahía Blanca , Córdoba , Junín , Ciudadela , Pergamino , Vicente López , Río Gallegos , San Salvador de Jujuy , Neuquén , Salta , Ciudad Evita

SGS reviews

3.3

53% would recommend to a friend

(3,382 total reviews)

Geraldine Picaud

61% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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SGS has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,382 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SGS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Administración y consultoría industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

2.0

Aug 24, 2018

Could do better for staff than now

Recruiting manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposes you to other SGS affiliates to learn from due to it's wider global presence

Cons

No stable job Security. The company focuses on profit rather than the well being of staff. You can't be assured of your job. A lot of square pegs in round holes.

2.0

Aug 24, 2018

Great place to work if they like you...

Off lease inspector/cpo consult

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No weekends No nights No holidays When business is up, constant assignments

Cons

Micromanaging Favoritism Lack of work Have to use your personal car Far travel between appointments Inspection software

3.0

Aug 22, 2018

Working at SGS

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Integrity is key within the company Flexible work life balance

Cons

Growth is very limited Raises and bonosus are seeminly nonexistent

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