If you love low pay and being overworked, Sallie is the one for you! - Technology Infrastructure Sallie Mae Employee Review

2.0
16 Jun 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Sallie Mae provides a decent benefits package. (Stock options are a joke, but 401k was great) I was lucky enough to work on a great team and had a great direct boss that I reported to. I was able to work with a lot of different types of technology, which can be a good thing for the resume but also can lead to being overworked.

Cons

There is no clear path for bettering yourself as a professional. I was overworked (60+ hour work weeks) and pulled overnight shifts, the on-call was terrible with only appreciation shown from my direct boss. Upper management is blind to a lot of things that go on. Sallie Mae thinks that a 3% yearly raise is great. Promotions are VERY HARD to get. People have no idea how bad it is in there until they get out.

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5.0
9 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The work culture is quite chill and results-focused. The office space is also quite decent.

Cons

Being a bank, it’s highly regulated so everything we do must go through a thorough compliance review.

5.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The biggest pros for me are the people and the opportunities for growth. The culture is very team-oriented, and there’s a genuine willingness to support one another and see each other succeed. I also appreciate that the company is open to trying new approaches and evolving how we work, which creates meaningful opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and continue developing professionally.

Cons

One area for improvement would be system modernization, as updates and enhancements can be slow and sometimes create inefficiencies in day-to-day work. Additionally, communication across departments during issues or changes could be more consistent and timely to ensure teams are fully informed and able to respond effectively.

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