Does Backyard Products pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Backyard Products employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Backyard Products. This rating has decreased by 23% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Backyard Products?

30% of Backyard Products employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Backyard Products 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.3 for culture and values and 2.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Backyard Products?

Installer (8) , Independent Contractor (6) , Forklift Operator (4) , Territory Manager (4) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Assistant Territory Manager (2) , Builder (2) , Contractor (2) , Manager (2) , Office Manager/Sales (2) , Traffic Coordinator (2)

What are the pros of working at Backyard Products according to real employee reviews?

"The people can be nice" ((in 10 reviews)); "Fun, independent, and Good pay" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Backyard Products according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management, cannot connect to payroll, Human Resources is a joke." ((in 3 reviews)); "Departmental communication can be a struggle sometimes." ((in 3 reviews)); "All benefits are a joke, God forbid you have a family.. health insurance will cost you more than your take home salary." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Backyard Products layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Backyard Products locations?

Monroe , Ann Arbor , Tacoma , Kennesaw , Albany , Riverside , Cartersville , Salt Lake City , Alton , Ashburn , Athens , Grand Rapids , Newport , Edmond , Houston , Indianapolis , Cincinnati , Medina , Columbus , Sacramento , San Jose , Tracy , Slidell , Vancouver , Pittsburg , Pittsburgh , Framingham , Canton , Egypt

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Backyard Products reviews

2.4

30% would recommend to a friend

(70 total reviews)

25% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.5

Diversity & inclusion

2.5

Work/Life balance

2.3

Culture & values

2.2

Compensation and benefits

2.2

Career opportunities

2.1

Senior management

Backyard Products has an employee rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 70 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Backyard Products employee rating is 31% below average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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70 reviews

2.0

Oct 19, 2023

Very reactive and disorganized company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice office in downtown Ann Arbor with snacks.

Cons

Costly pivots and decisions are made on the fly with little thought or research. Everything is on fire all the time. Every little decision and project is an uphill battle. Benefits are bare minimum.

5.0

Sep 27, 2023

Great company to work for !!

Installer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you are willing to work backyard products will make sure to keep you busy!!!

Cons

Dealing with customers these days can be a handful.

2.0

Jul 26, 2023

They say 16 to 18 per hour on hiring ads but always pay 16

Forklift operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None there is nothing good

Cons

Everything and they treat employees with lack of respect

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They say 16 to 18 per hour on hiring ads but always pay 16

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