Does Brooks Running pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Brooks Running employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Brooks Running. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Brooks Running?

84% of Brooks Running employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Brooks Running 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Brooks Running?

Customer Service Representative (12) , Runner Experience Specialist (8) , Marketing (4) , Customer Service (3) , Designer (3) , Manager (3) , Marketing Specialist (3) , Supply Planner (3) , (2) , Anonymous (2) , Brooks Guru (2) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (2) , Developer (2) , Devops Engineer (2) , Employee (2)

What are the pros of working at Brooks Running according to real employee reviews?

"I'm sure I could make more $ elsewhere but no way would I have such great people and culture!" ((in 48 reviews)); "Many great peers and people who care about the brand." ((in 34 reviews)); "Work/life balance fairly good, better than most places in the area." ((in 10 reviews)); "Indeed, there are great teams of folks who really love their work and care about the product and the brand." ((in 10 reviews)); "Casual work environment." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Brooks Running according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low for Seattle standards and they tend to hire from outside inside of promote from within." ((in 27 reviews)); "management is awful." ((in 8 reviews)); "My manager was a part of this also." ((in 7 reviews)); "Upper management does not care at all." ((in 7 reviews)); "low salary" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Brooks Running layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Brooks Running locations?

Seattle , Bothell , Sumner , Washington , Minneapolis , Whitestown , Kansas City , Bozeman , Nashville , Indianapolis , Columbus , Los Angeles , San Francisco , San Jose , Mansfield

Brooks Running reviews

3.9

84% would recommend to a friend

(239 total reviews)

Dan Sheridan

91% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Culture & values

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

Brooks Running has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 239 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Brooks Running employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

239 reviews

2.0

Oct 23, 2015

Looks great from the outside

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The employees really care about making the company stronger. Everyone wants to see the brand grow and be successful. Great product!

Cons

It’s still a boys club. In order to be promoted or paid what you are worth you MUST be in the club. If you’re not, don’t even try. Culture is declining and the company doesn’t know how to turn it around. Communication is declining and constant restructuring is the new norm.

4.0

Feb 21, 2019

Great Work/Life Balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You work with some of the best people in Seattle. Coworkers often become like family. Unlimited PTO is great and people stay at the company for 5+ years, which shows how little burn out there is. The product and company mission are also something most employees are proud to stand behind which is always a plus.

Cons

Pay is low, low, low both for the industry and especially Seattle. Discounted product is great, but at the end of the day free shoes don't offset Seattle rents. Promotions are rare so make sure you bargain for the highest entry salary you can!

Brooks Running Response

7y

I’m glad to hear your time with Brooks was positive. I'm proud of the business, brand, culture and team we’re building. It’s a gift to be part of a purpose-driven brand that is improving people’s lives. On the topic of pay, every year we consult third-party market data to benchmark each role at Brooks to ensure salaries remain competitive in our industry and against similar companies. Free/deeply discounted gear is only one additional part of our total compensation package. Our generous PTO, annual bonus and 401k programs also add value for many. Regarding promotions, some teams are growing faster than others given the needs of the business. I’m excited that about one-third of open positions in 2018 were filled internally, and 2019 is off to a great start in that regard. The growth we're seeing in our business and the opportunities it’s creating for our team members is exciting. Thanks for being a part of the Brooks journey. I wish you well wherever your path takes you! Jim

2.0

May 11, 2015

Run Happy but not Work Happy

Guru - field representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company has ushered in some amazing products, and green initiatives specifically with their LEED certified new HQ. They offer full benefits and perks, but most of the really great perks are only offered those who work in HQ vs those who work in the field.

Cons

Work life balance doesn't exist. Pay is lackluster. Upper management could definitely benefit from efficiency training. On the Guru team in particular, there are a lot of men leading the charge. It lacks diversity in more than just gender. The brand has focused their energy on become a billion dollar company and has started to lose sight of what a running brand is all about. Professional growth is slow and can be stifled if you aren't falling in line like a soldier. Questions are encouraged as long as you don't question their business model.

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