Does JELD-WEN pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, JELD-WEN employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at JELD-WEN. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at JELD-WEN?

26% of JELD-WEN employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated JELD-WEN 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at JELD-WEN?

Group Manager (34) , Manager (19) , Regional Sales Representative (14) , Customer Service Representative (13) , Machine Operator (12) , Production (12) , Project Manager (12) , Maintenance Technician (11) , General Laborer (9) , Forklift Operator (8) , Engineer (7) , Production Specialist (7) , Builder (6) , Intern (6) , Production Manager (6)

What are the pros of working at JELD-WEN according to real employee reviews?

"The people have been great and more than willing to help me adjust to my role." ((in 83 reviews)); "The company has Good benefit" ((in 75 reviews)); "The pay was good and some of the people were ok." ((in 69 reviews)); "Great teams to work there" ((in 17 reviews)); "Some of the coworkers were great" ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at JELD-WEN according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management with lack of talent." ((in 71 reviews)); "Long hours and sometimes have to go in on the weekends." ((in 24 reviews)); "Direct Manager is a micro manager who doesn't seem to understand how workloads work." ((in 23 reviews)); "No Christmas parties or bonuses." ((in 13 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about JELD-WEN layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed JELD-WEN locations?

Charlotte , Klamath Falls , Grinnell , Mount Vernon , Pottsville , Stayton , Hawkins , Vista , Bend , Ringtown , Garland , Towanda , Lexington , Atlanta , Rantoul , Ludlow , Kissimmee , Venice , North Wilkesboro , Pataskala , Union City , Ligonier , Dodson , Yakima , Chicago , Phoenix , Grand Rapids , Grand Prairie , Rocklin , Sacramento

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2.8

26% would recommend to a friend

(841 total reviews)

William Christensen

34% approve of CEO

19% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.5

Career opportunities

2.4

Culture & values

2.2

Senior management

JELD-WEN has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 841 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The JELD-WEN 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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841 reviews

3.0

Dec 15, 2011

Fun times at the wheel

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In sales there was tons of freedom to do your job correct and well. The corporate culture was great everyone was very helpful over the phone. Take care of their employees.

Cons

Lack of direction in the building industry. The customers walk all over JW in most cases. Lack of marketing experience in the manufacturing of their products.

3.0

Aug 5, 2011

Average employer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly people to work with. Not very demanding work. Pretty stress free environment. Normally no weekend work, although hours vary day to day.

Cons

No real opportunities for advancement. Pay is sub average for the type and amount of work that is done. Very little time off.

3.0

Oct 29, 2009

Great Opportunities, but boring redundant work

Group manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunities for raises, transfers, and bonuses

Cons

Starting salary mediocre, very boring production line work. No vacation until one year in.

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