Does Sandvik pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sandvik employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sandvik. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sandvik?

84% of Sandvik employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sandvik 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sandvik?

Engineer (27) , Manager (25) , Service Engineer (17) , Design Engineer (14) , Intern (12) , Sales Engineer (12) , Sales Manager (12) , Internship (11) , Project Manager (11) , Product Manager (10) , Estagiário (9) , Mechanical Engineer (9) , Supervisor (8) , Account Manager (7) , Business Analyst (7)

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

"Work life balance is good" ((in 65 reviews)); "Benefits are good and the company overall is very stable." ((in 54 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 51 reviews)); "Culture and very good peers" ((in 47 reviews)); "good pay, support employee on project" ((in 32 reviews))

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

"Poor management and mid/long term perspective." ((in 42 reviews)); "Low salary compare to market" ((in 31 reviews)); "Problems in th financial crisis lead to poor leadership" ((in 12 reviews)); "Bad manager and HR behaviour" ((in 12 reviews)); "Upper Management is not aligned" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sandvik layoffs in 2026?

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

Sandvik reviews

3.9

84% would recommend to a friend

(948 total reviews)

Stefan Widing

88% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

Sandvik has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 948 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sandvik employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manifattura industry (3.5 stars).

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948 reviews

4.0

Apr 3, 2025

Solid Place to Work

It systems analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Open and respectful culture where you can speak your mind without fear of retaliation. The company places a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, which is genuinely embedded in day-to-day operations. Team collaboration is encouraged, and leadership is generally approachable.

Cons

Decision-making processes can be slow due to the size and complexity of the organization. At times, internal systems and legacy tools may hinder agility and speed of execution.

2.0

Apr 2, 2025

Disappointment

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Offers good benefits that provide stability.

Cons

Compensation remains merely average compared to industry standards. The company prominently advertises abundant growth opportunities, but employees who actively pursue career advancement often find themselves treated as nuisances. The most concerning aspects are the toxic management culture, where local leadership prioritizes tenure over talent for promotions, and the poor work-life balance for sales staff who must travel outstation weekly. This constant travel requirement creates significant strain on personal lives, making it difficult to maintain any consistent schedule outside of work. The disconnect between promised opportunities and the reality of career development, combined with the demanding travel schedule, creates frustration among ambitious employees seeking advancement based on merit.

5.0

Mar 25, 2025

Good Company

Technical sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of Room of Improvement for ourselves Flexibility of Working Mode Good Non Cash Benefit

Cons

sometime need long hours for travel to Site.

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