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 14 reviews)); "1) Amazing TEAM: The Team is full of extremely talented individuals who work together to create an amazing work environment." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 8 reviews)); "Managers are competent, humble, and care about their teams" ((in 5 reviews)); "Collaborative work environment, small teams owning big pieces of the business with amazing opportunity to share/learn/grow." ((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 5 reviews)); "hours were hard to come by when management shifted" ((in 5 reviews)); "What remains is an organization shaped by current leadership that rely on pressure, fear, and control rather than competence, transparency, or trust." ((in 5 reviews)); "Can sometimes work late hours and holidays" ((in 4 reviews)); "Upper management is primarily concerned with self image and making the big bucks, while internally many teams are dysfunctional." ((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).

Reviews by job title

136 reviews

5.0

Feb 24, 2026

Cotopaxi was gread

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone was very nice, I had a fun time

Cons

No cons, it was a good experience

Cotopaxi Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're so glad that you had a fun time working in our Boise retail store and wish you the best of luck in whatever comes next.

1.0

Feb 4, 2026

Disappointed

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My direct manager and my team are the only people keeping me around.

Cons

Leadership is failing. No value in people anymore.

Cotopaxi Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with your direct manager and team, as strong local leadership and collaboration matter deeply to us. We also recognize that broader leadership expectations and alignment are critical as we continue to grow. We remain focused on strengthening clarity, accountability, and connection across the organization. – Cotopaxi Leadership Team

1.0

Jan 26, 2026

Do Not Recommend

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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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

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