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| 27% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 57% | Detractors |
Working at Sanmina is rated below average by 92 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sanmina employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Sanmina’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Sanmina was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sanmina is rated D-
Last updated 19 days ago
Sanmina ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 35 Sanmina employee reviews, 53% were positive. The remaining 47% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sanmina improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 53% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 47% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Willing to share knowledge. Very good chemistry
What are some of the best things about your team?The people are fantastic to work with.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The people I work with.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?they need to be more involved
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication, timing, treating people with respect
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?More recent employees have been paid higher than me, theres racial bias, and this place has notoriously low pay
"Sanmina makes optical, electronic and mechanical products."
Sanmina is focused on delivering excellence in performance, flexibility and technology that exceeds customer expectations for quality, delivery and service. Sanmina is committed to the development, implementation and continued improvement of our Quality Management System.
| Headquarter | San Jose, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sanmina.com |
| Founding Date | 1980 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SANM |
Sanmina competitors include Celestica, Jabil, TE Connectivity, and TDK. Sanmina ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sanmina compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
92 employees at Sanmina have reviewed Sanmina across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 19 days ago.
Overall, the 92 Sanmina employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sanmina are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Sanmina, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sanmina are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 92 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Sanmina are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sanmina believe the environment at Sanmina is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sanmina is moderate. About 71% of the employees at Sanmina work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sanmina are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sanmina is that the company was prepared on their first day. Sanmina employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Sanmina's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Sanmina employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Jure’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jure in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Jure Sola’s employees rank Sanmina in the Top 25% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 30% for Environment, and in the Bottom 20% for Outlook. Sola is generally unpopular with Sanmina employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees in the Engineering department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The Sanmina Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Jure Sola, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing Dennis Young, and Executive VP & CFO David Robert Anderson
Dennis Young Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing
Mr. Dennis R. Young has been an Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing at Sanmina Corporation since... read more
David Robert Anderson Executive VP & CFO
Mr. David Robert Anderson, also known as Dave, has been Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Sanmina... read more
Alan McWilliams Reid Executive Vice President of Global Human Resources
Mr. Alan McWilliams Reid has been Executive Vice President of Global Human Resources at Sanmina Corporation since... read more
Gerard W. Fay Executive VP & Chief Business Officer
Mr. Gerard W. Fay, also known as Gerry, has been Chief Business Officer and Executive Vice President of Sanmina... read more
Brent Billinger Principal Accounting Officer, Senior VP & Corporate Controller
Mr. Brent Billinger has been Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller at Sanmina Corporation since October 2017... read more
Brian P. Casey Senior VP & Treasurer
Mr. Brian P. Casey has been Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Sanmina Corporation since February 2010. Mr. Casey... read more
Marco Gonzalez Hagelsieb Chief Operating Officer of Americas IMS
Mr. Marco Gonzalez Hagelsieb has been Chief Operating Officer of Americas IMS at Sanmina Corporation since October 2012.
Bill Fouad Deputy CFO
Bill Fouad serves as the Deputy CFO of Sanmina-SCI. Bill started at Sanmina-SCI in Jan of 2008. Bill currently resides... read more
How much do people at Sanmina get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sanmina is $152,241, or $73 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $156,689, or $75 per hour.
At Sanmina, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $257,111 annually and the lowest is a Desktop Support at $48,000 annually. Average Sanmina salaries by department include: HR at $145,465, IT at $128,583, Finance at $118,624, and Customer Support at $112,331. Half of Sanmina salaries are above $156,689.
27 employees at Sanmina rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 83 ratings) while 26 employees at Sanmina rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Sanmina employees include job titles like Sales Engineer, Project Manager- Tech, Marketing Manager, and Project Manager. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Sanmina employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $82k | $82k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $120k | $120k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $149k | $149k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $210k | $210k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $257k | $257k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $305k | $305k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $320k | $320k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Sanmina score the company 42/100 across various culture categories, placing Sanmina in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sanmina across various culture dimensions.
Sanmina's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Sanmina's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Sanmina's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Sanmina applied for 7 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Executive | 33% | |
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Engineering | 33% | |
Customer Support | 33% |
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San Francisco | 67% | |
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Seattle | 33% |
Who is the CEO of Sanmina?
Sanmina CEO is Jure Sola, their score by employees is 58
What is Sanmina eNPS?
The eNPS for Sanmina is -30
What is Sanmina revenue?
Sanmina revenue is $7B
What is the salary for Executive Assistant in Sanmina?
Executive Assistant average salary in the US is 85k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Sanmina?
The average salaries for Operations in Sanmina is 118k