Does POOLCORP pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, POOLCORP employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at POOLCORP. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at POOLCORP?

67% of POOLCORP employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated POOLCORP 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at POOLCORP?

Operations Manager (57) , Warehouse Associate (19) , Sales Center Manager (18) , Business Development Representative (BDR) (17) , Inside Sales Representative (14) , Manager In Training (MIT) (11) , BDR (8) , Branch Manager (8) , MIT (8) , Manager (8) , Sales Associate (8) , Intern (7) , Software Engineer (7) , Assistant Manager (5) , Pool Manager (5)

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

"Some of the people are great" ((in 45 reviews)); "Good benefits provided for employees" ((in 45 reviews)); "They have a great culture and I believe in the company." ((in 16 reviews)); "Starting wage is 47500 for MIT Program plus a cost a living allowance if you're in California(It only last for the training and is taken away once you become a manager." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great training program for recent college graduates." ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Pay is low and it is difficult to move up the company ladder" ((in 38 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 16 reviews)); "Long hours in the summer" ((in 13 reviews)); "Low paying, long hours." ((in 12 reviews)); "Much of upper management doesn’t offer solutions to succeed because it doesn’t understand the industry anymore." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about POOLCORP layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed POOLCORP locations?

Covington , Dallas , Phoenix , Houston , Tampa , New Orleans , Jacksonville , San Diego , Orlando , Nashville , Bradenton , Clearwater , Saint Louis , Oklahoma City , Charlotte , Los Angeles , Palm Springs , Las Vegas , Reno , Pittsburgh , Valdosta , Dallas-Fort Worth , Blackwood , Birmingham , New York , Tucson , Raleigh , Austin , Fort Worth , Columbus

POOLCORP reviews

3.8

67% would recommend to a friend

(457 total reviews)

John Watwood

81% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

POOLCORP has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 457 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The POOLCORP employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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457 reviews

1.0

Mar 7, 2026

Bad culture, yes men / woman in SR. leadership

Regional manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Only pro is the stock options but they will take them away without cause so they are worthless if not cashed in, and you can't cash in something that was awarded when stocks were higher.

Cons

The company HR team makes life miserable for managers. You can't do anything to manage people. The CEO has made huge mistakes killing share price and devaluing my stock options. All the good leaders left. They work you to death. They move people into management that yes everyone to death and that is because the CEO wants yes's. I can't give proper raises to good people, I am scrutinized for every single thing, and I work for a guy with no business or leadership experience in my opinion. The claims of the kind of company they are and these people giving 5 stars, are trainees who have yet to go through a single busy season and are told how wonderful they are so they can take my job for 1/2 the money in 3 years.

POOLCORP Response

4mo

Hello- Thank you for sharing your feedback. We value all input as it helps us improve our workplace. We’re sorry to hear about your negative experience and take your concerns seriously. While we cannot discuss individual situations publicly, we encourage you to reach out directly to HR Managers at hremployeeandmanagersupport@poolcorp.com or call 877-476-6547.

5.0

Mar 2, 2026

Great Growth Opportunity

Manager in training (mit)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Chance for growth, and trainers are very helpful.

Cons

Have to move after completing program.

POOLCORP Response

4mo

Hello - Thank you for taking the time to provide your positive feedback about your employment at POOLCORP. We always look for ways to improve and be an Employer of Choice. If you have a few minutes, we would love an opportunity to connect directly with you to discuss further. You can email our HR Managers directly at hremployeeandmanagersupport@poolcorp.com or call 877-476-6547.

3.0

Feb 19, 2026

Make Sure You Join the Right Team

Marketing program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company comes with the benefits of a big company: employee gifts, well-defined structure, and lots of co-workers to get to know.

Cons

Despite a defined corporate structure, the teams feel very disorganized, having to switch tactics at the last minute on the whim of the CEO.

POOLCORP Response

4mo

Hello - Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback about your employment at POOLCORP. We always look for ways to improve and be an Employer of Choice. If you have a few minutes, we would love an opportunity to connect directly with you to discuss further. You can email our HR Managers directly at hremployeeandmanagersupport@poolcorp.com or call 877-476-6547.

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