Does Sun Life pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sun Life employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sun Life. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sun Life?

69% of Sun Life employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sun Life 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sun Life?

Financial Advisor (230) , Manager (89) , Disability Case Manager (87) , Business Analyst (81) , Director (81) , Analyst (72) , Customer Service Representative (71) , Process Associate (66) , Advisor (60) , Software Engineer (57) , Actuarial Analyst (55) , Financial Analyst (54) , Project Manager (52) , Intern (50) , Business Systems Analyst (41)

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

"Haven’t started yet but seems to be good company that will allow a good work/life balance" ((in 532 reviews)); "Benefits is good tho great" ((in 422 reviews)); "Great for people with low to no corporate work experience Great place for people looking to switch from liberal arts to business/finance/insurance" ((in 280 reviews)); "Great work life balance and work from home options" ((in 142 reviews)); "pay is good they are good to their emplyees" ((in 122 reviews))

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

"Unfortunately base salary is low with no real climb" ((in 159 reviews)); "You may have a good manager which helps, but some department managers are awful." ((in 76 reviews)); "Office politics is brutal." ((in 22 reviews)); "Upper management is aware, but unwilling to step up and do anything about it." ((in 21 reviews)); "Favoritism is rampant and seems be the only way to move up for most" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sun Life layoffs in 2026?

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

Sun Life reviews

3.9

69% would recommend to a friend

(4,273 total reviews)

Kevin Strain

90% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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Sun Life has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,273 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sun Life employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Versicherungswesen industry (3.6 stars).

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5.0

Nov 8, 2012

It's true what they say about 'life under the sun.' Work here is: enriching, fulfilling, and challenging.

Insurance advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No salary cap. Excellent business support. Excellent training and development program. Excellent benefits package. Excellent incentives and compensation framework. Reputability and exclusivity. Professionalism and camaraderie No foreseeable age limit.

Cons

Commission based. On call 24/7 for client needs and requirements. Public perception as to importance of Insurance products and mutual funds. Inherent product challenges.

5.0

Nov 8, 2012

I play in the spaces between images and words...

Senior graphic designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At Sun Life Financial, we work together, share common values and encourage growth and achievement.

Cons

I've had an amazing experience with Sun Life for the past 25 years and can't complain.

3.0

Nov 6, 2012

Everything that shines ain't always gold

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly and supportive but it is all an act.

Cons

They obviously only want one thing from you, sales.

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