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      Sallie Mae

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      Sallie Mae Reviews

      3.9

      74% would recommend to a friend

      (687 total reviews)
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      Jonathan Witter

      82% approve of CEO

      79% positive business outlook

      Sallie Mae has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 687 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sallie Mae employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

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      687 reviews
      4.0
      2 Jul 2026

      Supportive team, Meaningful impact

      Software engineer iii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Sallie Mae is a great place to work with a supportive, collaborative culture and talented colleagues. Leadership encourages learning and professional growth, and employees have opportunities to work on meaningful customer-focused initiatives. The work-life balance is good and the benfits are competitive.

      Cons

      Technology direction and implementation priorities sometimes evolve as business needs change, which can lead to shifting priorities and occasional rework.

      5.0
      1 Jul 2026

      A Place Where I've Been Able to Grow Professionally

      Accounting manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Supportive colleagues, collaborative culture, meaningful learning opportunities, and strong career development. I've had the opportunity to grow professionally, take on new challenges, and work with people who genuinely want to help each other succeed.

      Cons

      As the company evolves, priorities and processes can change quickly, requiring flexibility and adaptability.

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