Does Special Devices pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Special Devices employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Special Devices. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Special Devices?

34% of Special Devices employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Special Devices 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.3 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Special Devices?

Machine Operator (2) , Manufacturing Technician (2) , Process Line Team Member (2)

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

"Absolutely amazing people to work for." ((in 4 reviews)); "fast paced, good pay." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"But bad management and some employees" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Special Devices redundancies in 2026?

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

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Special Devices Reviews

2.5

34% would recommend to a friend

(34 total reviews)

Christopher Hunter

44% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.6

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

2.3

Culture and values

2.3

Diversity and inclusion

Special Devices has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 34 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Special Devices employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

34 reviews

1.0

8 Apr 2026

Easy to get hired, but management lacks qualifications

Blending technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Easy place to get in the door, as long as you have a pulse, you can have a job.

Cons

Nepo baby's in management, unqualified and unfit for leadership positions

1.0

9 Feb 2023

Machine operator

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Braindead easy job for high school graduates

Cons

Leadership Standardization Modern manufacturing principles Company outlook Employee development

3.0

30 Dec 2022

Good

Process line team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good pay good people fun atmosphere

Cons

Overtime, long hours, standing long periods of time

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