Is GALLO a good company to work for?

GALLO has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 2,235 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at GALLO to a friend and 59% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about GALLO have been left by employees working as Director , Intern - Hourly and Intern .

Does GALLO pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GALLO employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GALLO. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GALLO?

73% of GALLO employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GALLO 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GALLO?

Sales Representative (117) , Director (40) , Intern (39) , Manager (31) , Business Development Manager (25) , Senior Manager (22) , Machine Operator (18) , Account Manager (17) , Analyst (17) , Intern - Hourly (17) , Lab Technician (17) , Sales (17) , Chain Sales Representative (16) , Finance (16) , District Manager (15)

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

"The people at Gallo are great to work with and support each other in all circumstances." ((in 219 reviews)); "Great Culture and Values" ((in 164 reviews)); "They provide great benefits and do a very good job of work" ((in 129 reviews)); "Great work/life balance even through harvest is a pull on families the off" ((in 105 reviews)); "Was good business and pay" ((in 94 reviews))

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

"Long hours and not work weekends" ((in 47 reviews)); "Managers need more people skill training." ((in 26 reviews)); "Family and upper management are deceived by middle management." ((in 24 reviews)); "Salary and pay is low" ((in 24 reviews)); "Favoritism is a big problem in the company, and my manager treated her favorite of the team much differently than the rest of us." ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about GALLO layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed GALLO locations?

Modesto , Los Angeles , Livingston , Fresno , Napa , Healdsburg , Chicago , San Francisco , Dallas , Hayward , Elizabeth , San Diego , Charlotte , Lodi , Seattle , Fort Lawn , Atlanta , New York , Tampa , Boston , Irvine , Sacramento , San Miguel , Miami , Commerce , Phoenix , Minneapolis , Orange , Paso Robles , Manchester

GALLO reviews

4.1

73% would recommend to a friend

(1,231 total reviews)

Ernest Gallo

88% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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GALLO has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,231 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The GALLO employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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3.0

Sep 16, 2017

Politics rule the roost

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

Amazing work/life balance Amazing benefits Generous 401k and profit sharing

Cons

Politics rule the roost in many department. If you are not part of the inner fraternity, you quickly find yourself on the sidelines. Its about who you know and not what you do. Investing in key relationships is key to success, not the quality of work you do

GALLO Response

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First and foremost, I would like to personally thank you for taking the time to leave a review on Glassdoor. Your review caught my eye and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your feedback in greater detail. If you are open to it, please reach out to me via email to arrange some time to talk. I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you in person and thank you for all that you do for Gallo. Susan Hensley VP, Human Resources

4.0

Aug 13, 2015

A family owned company that does it right

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

Because Gallo is family owned we are afforded many opportunities not readily available to publically traded companies. Such benefits are that employees across every functional area can enjoy employment longevity and highly stable careers. We experience very little turnover, even during economic recession, and have more flexibility in our budgeting decisions to reduce the need for layoffs. There are many ways to grow your career, before looking externally Gallo will make every attempt to promote from within. There are also plenty of chances to work cross functionally to explore other departments and even go International. Employees also have greater trust in the leaders of the organization and the decisions they make. The cultural belief at Gallo is every employee should be treated as though they were a member of the family, regardless of their last name.

Cons

Work life balance is promoted but isn't a reality for everyone. I believe part of the problem is many processes are outdated throughout different departments and people are forced to work harder versus smarter. We are going through a period of growth and hopefully the onboarding will lead to streamlined processes. I view this as a selling point for those who want to build and put their mark on something impactful.

1.0

Mar 10, 2011

Abusive

Human resources

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Great medical and dental plans, wine discounts, and retirement choices.

Cons

Management is underhanded and abusive. While they will ask, even demand, new innovative ideas, they are stuck in the 80's and white-knuckling being brought into the 1990's and it's 2011.

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