Does Outdoor Research pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Outdoor Research employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Outdoor Research. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Outdoor Research?

52% of Outdoor Research employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Outdoor Research 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Outdoor Research?

Customer Service Representative (3) , Mechanical Engineer (3) , Sourcing Lead (2)

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

"Great People to work with!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Flexible work hours and a decent work/life balance are also a good benefit of working here." ((in 5 reviews)); "Coworkers are great" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Management was also very inconsistent, kept some people on who barely did their jobs, fired others for glorified personality conflicts." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Outdoor Research layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Outdoor Research locations?

Seattle , Tacoma , Covington , South Seattle

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Lots of cool points, very low pay - Mechanical Engineer Outdoor Research Employee Review

3.0

May 16, 2023

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great people, there was at one point a company culture. Good discounts.

Cons

The brand is changing greatly and has lost its soul and original mission.

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5.0

May 21, 2026

Associate apparel designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team of people. Generally enjoyable place to work

Cons

Slow on promotions. Seems very rare.

4.0

Jun 3, 2026

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are amazing and loved the company culture.

Cons

Lack of opportunity and upward mobility.

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