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?

"Great culture" ((in 20 reviews)); "Team is ambitious, hard" ((in 14 reviews)); "And the people are great." ((in 14 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 10 reviews)); "Managers are competent, humble, and care about their teams" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"hours were hard to come by when management shifted" ((in 6 reviews)); "The pay is abysmally low for a company as well funded as Cotopaxi." ((in 5 reviews)); "Not much job security with so many layoffs" ((in 3 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))

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

Ratings by category

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Culture & values

3.0

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

136 reviews

4.0

Oct 19, 2024

Good company, rough times

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Generally good people who care A legacy of strong values Overall good benefits

Cons

Currently losing focus/vision Benefits are slowly being stripped away Work/life balance is eroding as layoffs occur, while workload increases

Cotopaxi Response

1y

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback and also for your commitment to Cotopaxi during these challenging times. We're glad to hear that you value our team and the legacy of our company values. Your insights around focus, vision, and maintaining the values that define us are invaluable, and we are listening. We understand the importance of work-life balance and the need for clear alignment, especially during periods of transition. Your input is so important as we work to strengthen our strategy and ensure Cotopaxi remains a place that reflects our values and supports our people. Thank you for your continued dedication and honesty!

3.0

Sep 15, 2024

A company that's had it's ups and downs.

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people that were there, once upon a time.

Cons

Probably Bain Capital and what they've done.

Cotopaxi Response

1y

Thank you so much for your input. We recognize that this year has been more challenging than others for the entire outdoor industry, and we are incredibly grateful for your contributions over more than 6 years! We're confident that the Cotopaxi brand, and the people that make it come to life, are working hard to maintain the integrity that is the Do Good ethos and will work our way back up again.

1.0

Sep 3, 2024

Employees pay for organizational failures

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote opportunities may be available

Cons

0% yearly raise likely to repeat.

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