Question 1

Is Crate and Barrel a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Crate and Barrel has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 2,616 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 43% of employees would recommend working at Crate and Barrel to a friend and 30% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Crate and Barrel have been left by employees working as Seasonal Sales Associate, Sales Associate/Cashier and Department Manager.

Question 2

Does Crate and Barrel pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Crate and Barrel employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Crate and Barrel. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Crate and Barrel?

Accepted Answer

43% of Crate and Barrel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Crate and Barrel 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Crate and Barrel?

Accepted Answer

Sales Associate (382), Customer Service Representative (89), Furniture Sales Associate (80), Retail Sales Associate (68), Merchandise Associate (55), Merchandising Associate (44), Merchandiser (40), Seasonal Sales Associate (38), Designer (37), Visual Merchandiser (36), Part Time Sales Associate (32), Stock Associate (32), Design Expert (30), Sales (30), Manager (27)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Crate and Barrel according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Great people and very organized" ((in 238 reviews)); "Great atmosphere and coworkers." ((in 162 reviews)); "Good Benefits and co workers" ((in 88 reviews)); "They give you flexible hours and are really willing to work with you on your schedule." ((in 68 reviews)); "We used to have a great culture ." ((in 61 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Crate and Barrel according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"transparent with how commissions are calculated (web sales don’t count towards your goals) and poor management." ((in 220 reviews)); "The company does not allow for much advancement and the low pay leads to high turnover." ((in 194 reviews)); "A bad manager can really ruin your experience." ((in 101 reviews)); "3. There is no training concerning what to do in case of an emergency or "event"." ((in 43 reviews)); "poor upper management stuck in a rut" ((in 41 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Crate and Barrel layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Crate and Barrel locations?

Accepted Answer

Chicago, Northbrook, New York, Naperville, Dallas, Los Angeles, Boston, Houston, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco, Atlanta, Scottsdale, Bellevue, Washington, Austin, Columbus, Beverly Hills, San Diego, Costa Mesa, Morton Grove, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Arlington, Tucson, Charlotte, Durham, Walnut Creek, Palo Alto, Towson

Crate and Barrel

Crate and Barrel reviews

Ratings by category

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

OK, but not great.

Not what it once was.

It was a great place for two years and then the economy fell out. . .

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at Crate and Barrel

Crate and Barrel reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Crate and Barrel reviews FAQs

Jobs at Crate and Barrel