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 3 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.

Special Devices Reviews

2.5

34% would recommend to a friend

(34 total reviews)

Christopher Hunter

44% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

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

25 Oct 2013

Hostile invirionment

Crew supervisor second shift

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Team members work very hard

Cons

I was pushed out by management with hostile and negative words

3.0

1 Apr 2015

Pros and cons like any company. But be careful what you say and to who. HR spies

Manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Absolutely amazing people to work for. Knowledgeable group of engineers and machinist who were mostly very helpful. I learned so much there and Technicians were a pleasure to work with.

Cons

Downside is lack of chain of command. Some people were cut throat. Instead of talking things out and resolving any issues on hand, they will go to HR on you. This is the only company I have worked out so far were I felt like HR was there just to try and terminate you without really hearing your side. Very black and white.

3.0

21 July 2016

Wasn't bad, over time pay was nice.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Decent managment with good over time hours every week, mandatory 10 hours Friday almost every week. Lots of older co-workers willing to teach new cowokers more efficient methods. Annual bonus and pay raise.

Cons

No room for advancement, long hours with working weekends usually, benfits expensive. Same work every day, it never changes unless you switch departments.

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Hostile invirionment

Pros and cons like any company. But be careful what you say and to who. HR spies

Wasn't bad, over time pay was nice.

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