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

2.0
16 June 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 June 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.

4.0
1 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- I genuinely enjoy the people I work with, and that goes a long way. The culture feels supportive and respectful, not cutthroat. - The company regularly asks for feedback through “Pulse Check" surveys—and it doesn’t feel like they disappear into a black hole. - Strong focus on work-life balance with real resources to back it up. - Fun, engaging activities like desk holiday bay decorating, chili cook-offs, and the Sneaker Ball help break up the work routine. - Encourages professional growth with free LinkedIn Learning, support from department heads, and side-by-side learning opportunities. - Hybrid work is a plus. I remember when remote work was a pipe dream, so I don’t take that flexibility for granted. - Just hit my 3-year anniversary and got increased PTO—always a nice milestone. I plan to be here for the long haul. - Final thought: I’ve yet to find a perfect company, but I can honestly say Sallie Mae is close enough. I hate to sound like a marketing campaign, but a happy employee is just a happy employee—and that’s how I feel here.

Cons

- Like most places, it’s not perfect. Processes can always be improved, and some things move slower than you’d like. - Pay feels fair, not amazing—but not something I’m upset about either. I don’t know many jobs that pay “enough,” honestly. - If you’re looking for a flashy startup vibe, this might feel more steady than exciting.

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