Sweetwater, a leading online retailer for pro audio and musical instruments, has again received national recognition from Comparably as a top employer. Sweetwater is used by musicians, audio engineers, teachers, band and orchestra directors, and podcasters to help advance their musical and creative journeys with gear, instruction, rentals, and more.
“Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and founded in 1979, Sweetwater Sound, LLC credits its four decades of growth to its 2,500 employees and its deep understanding of the profound connection that music makers have with their craft, their gear, and the creative process,” the announcement states.
Ranked among tens of thousands of companies nationwide, Sweetwater has been recognized as an employer of choice in four separate categories. Comparably surveys employees on nearly 20 key workplace metrics, including leadership, work environment, compensation, and outlook. For the second quarter of 2025, Sweetwater was recognized for:
•Best Career Growth
•Best Leadership Teams
•Best HR Teams
•Best Sales Teams
This achievement places Sweetwater among the top 100 large companies in America in these categories, out of more than 70,000 companies evaluated on the Comparably platform. Results are based on anonymous ratings from current employees over the past 12 months. The Comparably survey focuses on employee feedback regarding satisfaction with compensation, perks, environment, culture, managers, and coworkers.
“At Sweetwater, we’ve always believed that our people and our culture are what set us apart,” comments Jeff Ostermann, chief people and culture officer at Sweetwater. “Being recognized again by Comparably for career growth, leadership, HR, and sales is a meaningful affirmation of that belief. These awards reflect the heart of who we are and the commitment our teams bring every day.”
These most recent awards from Comparably follow Sweetwater’s three accolades in first quarter, including recognition for Best Company Outlook, Best Company for Women, and Best Company for Diversity. To learn more about Sweetwater’s award-winning culture and to explore career opportunities, visit Sweetwater.com/careers.
