Does Cotopaxi pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cotopaxi employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cotopaxi. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cotopaxi?

44% of Cotopaxi employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cotopaxi 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cotopaxi?

Retail Guide (10) , Sales Associate (4) , Customer Experience Associate (3) , DC Associate (3) , Manager (3) , Marketing (3) , Retail Sales Associate (3) , Warehouse Associate (3) , Guide (2) , Intern (2) , Management (2)

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

"And the people are great." ((in 17 reviews)); "The team is small, but everybody seems to wear many helpful hats around the office." ((in 16 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 8 reviews)); "Managers are competent, humble, and care about their teams" ((in 3 reviews)); "functional exposure and opportunities to own meaningful work." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"The pay is abysmally low for a company as well funded as Cotopaxi." ((in 6 reviews)); "hours were hard to come by when management shifted" ((in 5 reviews)); "Can sometimes work late hours and holidays" ((in 3 reviews)); "Leadership seems disconnected from the mission that once defined the brand." ((in 3 reviews)); "Transparency and discussion for tough decisions, changes, and uncomfortable conversations needs some improvement." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cotopaxi layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Cotopaxi locations?

Salt Lake City , Cottonwood Heights , Boise , Park City , Boulder , Denver , Orem , Berkeley , Concord , San Francisco , Seattle , West Valley City

Cotopaxi reviews

3.1

44% would recommend to a friend

(136 total reviews)

Lindsay Shumlas

46% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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Cotopaxi has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 136 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cotopaxi 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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136 reviews

1.0

Jan 26, 2026

Do Not Recommend

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worked with some amazingly talented people who cared and lived the Cotopaxi mission statement through and through.

Cons

Chronic understaffing has led to burnout across teams. Budgets and perks have been stripped away, work is heavily micromanaged, and internal processes are chaotic with very poor strategic direction. Leadership seems disconnected from the mission that once defined the brand. Despite outward messaging around being “people-first,” that philosophy is not practiced internally. Honest feedback or "radical candor" that was once encouraged will get you fired or pushed out. It’s heartbreaking to see how much the culture has declined and how many incredibly talented people have left without any jobs lined up as a result.

Cotopaxi Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re especially glad to hear you worked alongside talented, mission-driven teammates, that spirit has always been a big part of what makes Cotopaxi special. We know periods of change can be felt in very real ways across teams, and we remain focused on strengthening leadership, improving clarity and communication, and supporting our people well as the company evolves. We appreciate the perspective and the care behind it. – Cotopaxi Leadership Team

1.0

Aug 8, 2025

Dead end job, endemic mis-management.

Team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's grueling but easy if you're at the bottom of the ladder.

Cons

Literally everything else. If you are a genuine person, you will find so much moral corruption here.

Cotopaxi Response

10mo

We’re grateful you took the time to share your feedback. It’s clear your experience as a Team Lead wasn’t what we aspire to create for our team members, and we’re sorry to hear that. Our mission is to build a supportive, values-driven workplace, and we know there’s always room to do better. Your perspective will be shared with our leadership team as we continue working to strengthen our culture and support for employees. We appreciate your honesty and wish you all the best on what’s ahead.

1.0

Mar 14, 2025

Used to be proud working here

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Discount and some really good people here.

Cons

Walking on eggshells, constantly in reactive mode... rather than being proactive, middle management not knowing what they're doing and having little support from above, managers talking trash of the people who left, and just an overall depressing environment. I'm so disappointed in the massive culture shift of this place. It used to be fun and happy, and now it feel disrespectful and disheartening. I don't even want to use the products the products I own anymore. I'm disgusted by the corporate ways this "Do Good" place went to.

Cotopaxi Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re truly sorry to hear that you’ve been feeling this way. Our goal has always been to foster a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired by our mission to Do Good—and it’s concerning to hear that your experience hasn’t reflected that. Change can be difficult, and we recognize that growth and transitions can sometimes create challenges. That said, your feedback is important to us, and we’re committed to continually improving how we support our team, communicate transparently, and create an environment where everyone can thrive. While we understand that you may not feel comfortable discussing this further, please know that our leadership team is always open to listening and learning. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our employees and will continue striving to make Cotopaxi a place where people feel proud to work.

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