Is L.L. Bean a good company to work for?

L.L. Bean has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,233 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 76% of employees would recommend working at L.L. Bean to a friend and 59% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about L.L. Bean have been left by employees working as Intern , Sales Associate/Cashier and Sales Associate .

Does L.L. Bean pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, L.L. Bean employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at L.L. Bean. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at L.L. Bean?

76% of L.L. Bean employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated L.L. Bean 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at L.L. Bean?

Sales Associate (170) , Customer Service Representative (61) , Sales Representative (61) , Retail Sales Associate (54) , Seasonal Sales Associate (21) , Manager (16) , Intern (15) , Cashier (14) , Guide (12) , Sales Associate/Cashier (12) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (10) , Customer Service Representative I (10) , Customer Service (9) , Assistant Manager (8) , Seasonal Sales Representative (8)

What are the pros of working at L.L. Bean according to real employee reviews?

"people here are great" ((in 109 reviews)); "Benefits were good and enjoyed the e" ((in 89 reviews)); "The management is great." ((in 59 reviews)); "Coworkers were great" ((in 57 reviews)); "work/life balance is great here" ((in 36 reviews))

What are the cons of working at L.L. Bean according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and other then seasonal work it was not busy" ((in 66 reviews)); "Incompetent leaders, promoting even more incompetent managers." ((in 20 reviews)); "No room for advancement what so ever." ((in 13 reviews)); "Conservative Upper Management that sometimes manages people through fear and personal agenda" ((in 11 reviews)); "Low Salary (compared to other in the area)" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about L.L. Bean layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed L.L. Bean locations?

Freeport , Portland , Bangor , Lewiston , Boston , Albany , Tysons Corner , Charlottesville , Brunswick , Dedham , McLean , Marlton , Skokie , Victor , Danbury , Paramus , Burlington , Richmond , Columbus , South Windsor , Pittsburgh , Chicago , Yonkers , Buffalo , Brookfield , Concord , Lyndhurst , Freehold , Madison , Waterville

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4.0

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,110 total reviews)

Stephen Smith

71% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

L.L. Bean has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,110 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The L.L. Bean employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.9 stars).

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1K reviews

1.0

Mar 12, 2017

Not a fan

Lead slacker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I didn't find anything worthwhile imo, if I had to say something positive you meet some nice people. It depends on where you work in the store and what relationship you have with management.

Cons

Management,pay,hours,schedule,training,career advancement,retail customers, raises, high turnover,redundant processes, in flexible, store policies,backstabbing culture,weak leadership,company vision,wasteful use of resources, store safety, computer programs

1.0

Sep 26, 2016

Five seasons worked

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Enjoyed the benefits 401k, Health facility, Requested days off, pick up extra hours, stand up sit down work stations , sunshine committee made special dinners and offered puzzles and coloring pages. Rental of equipment!

Cons

Don't take care of the injured worker Will make it hard on you if you are absent from work due to work injury even with a doctors note.

1.0

Sep 1, 2016

Very disappointed

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Paid weekly! They talk being honest, and family and treat this place like your home! I thought it was a dream come true at first! Everyone seemed nice, training was great.

Cons

Lies! All lies, never had any hours, no one cared about you as an employee. Not a fun place to work. None of the training mattered. Never had an opportunity to loved where I worked. It was ridiculous.

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