Does Pacific Life pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pacific Life employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pacific Life. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pacific Life?

64% of Pacific Life employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pacific Life 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pacific Life?

Internal Wholesaler (27) , Analyst (17) , Manager (16) , Customer Service Representative (12) , Director (12) , Actuarial Analyst (8) , Actuarial Intern (8) , Annuity Specialist (8) , Intern (8) , Systems Analyst (8) , Business Analyst (7) , Project Manager (7) , Business Services Specialist (6) , Case Manager (6) , New Business Representative (6)

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

"Great benefits and one of the last stressful companies in America according to Business Insider." ((in 123 reviews)); "Generally great people to work with" ((in 79 reviews)); "You are incentivized to outperform because pay and bonuses are good." ((in 63 reviews)); "Good work life balance for most people but that really depends on who your boss is." ((in 48 reviews)); "I've worked for a number of companies & they go above and beyond to take care of their employees." ((in 25 reviews))

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

"Nothing bad In the management of the company" ((in 47 reviews)); "And you'll see after the smoke has cleared who is the better manager...." ((in 15 reviews)); "Senior leadership makes low level decisions and seems to find a shiny object that redirects what everyone works on." ((in 14 reviews)); "Will get 3/4 weeks of training" ((in 12 reviews)); "The interesting part is that a few special employees and all the upper management seem to be exempt from this rule and can work remotely." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pacific Life layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Pacific Life locations?

Newport Beach , Omaha , Aliso Viejo , Lynchburg , Irvine , Orange , Charlotte , Costa Mesa , Los Angeles , Mission Viejo , Seattle , Boise , Buffalo Grove , Chicago , Virginia Beach , New York , Tucson , Louisville , Greensboro , Brandon , Fullerton , Laguna Niguel , Los Alamitos , Newport Coast , Placentia , Tustin , Walnut Creek , Denver , Haverford , Penn

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Pacific Life reviews

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(174 total reviews)

Darryl Button

68% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Ratings by demographic groups

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Gender

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Reviews by job title

174 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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5.0

Dec 8, 2025

Amazing and fulfilling

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well above market pay and generous deferred compensation packages for officers.

Cons

Technology is lagging and resistant to change.

4.0

Nov 25, 2025

Solid, Old-fashioned Employer

Data engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Treats employees reasonably well, strong benefits package. I appreciate that it's a mutual organization and that we don't have the same quarterly financial pressures of publicly listed firms. Solid work-life balance.

Cons

RTO has been much more disruptive and disorganized than it should've been. Benefits have been slipping in recent years. Pay increases seriously lag inflation even for high performers - negotiate well when you join.

Pacific Life Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your years of contribution at Pacific Life. We’re glad to hear you value our mutual structure, benefits, and work-life balance. We recognize that the return-to-office transition has been challenging for some, and we’re here to support our teams through this change. We offer strong compensation and benefits to support our employees, and we’re focused on ensuring remote employees feel connected and supported. Your input is appreciated and helps us continue to improve.

5.0

Nov 14, 2025

Most supportive workplace I've ever had

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Friendly, smart people to work with (I've only had amazing managers, too) - Excellent pay, benefits, and perks like the wellbeing reimbursement that I get to spend towards my wellness (my pets, vitamins, trips, etc.) - Career paths inside the company - Many people move around and it's encouraged. Lots of developmental opportunities. - Gorgeous offices and hybrid flexibility depending on your role - Job stability, financial stability of the company

Cons

I don't have any major cons. I'm grateful to have worked here for five years already. Time flies when you love what you do and who you do it with.

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