Is Pella a good company to work for?

Pella has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,284 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at Pella to a friend and 68% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Pella have been left by employees working as Intern , Human Resources and Department Manager .

Does Pella pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pella employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pella. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pella?

63% of Pella employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pella 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pella?

Sales Representative (67) , Department Manager (33) , Trade Sales Representative (30) , Customer Service Representative (28) , Machine Operator (23) , Sales (22) , Outside Sales Representative (21) , Manager (20) , Project Coordinator (20) , Sales Associate (17) , Retail Sales Consultant (16) , Operator (15) , Human Resources (12) , Intern (12) , Sales Manager (12)

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

"They are great at being a people focused culture and there is an unmatched passion for the customers that employees serve." ((in 103 reviews)); "Good pay gets paid weekly" ((in 94 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 94 reviews)); "Great benefits for full time employees" ((in 72 reviews)); "I also find there to be a good work/life balance and the ability to deselect if needed." ((in 38 reviews))

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

"Poor management and could never get a full 40hr work week" ((in 75 reviews)); "Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services." ((in 37 reviews)); "Poor training." ((in 22 reviews)); "Most managers don't know the products; the others have the slightest idea on how to run a team" ((in 21 reviews)); "Poor leadership and questionable sales tactics." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pella layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Pella locations?

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Pella reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(1,217 total reviews)

Tim Yaggi

78% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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Pella has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,217 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pella 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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1K reviews

4.0

Sep 25, 2025

Great Company

Production operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly coworkers and higher pay for a warehouse

Cons

Management is bottle best with communication

Pella Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the friendly team and competitive pay. We also value your feedback on communication and are committed to improving clarity and collaboration across all levels of management. Your input helps us continue to grow and provide a better experience for our employees. -LC

4.0

Sep 23, 2025

Review

Deputy manager - operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong development of leadership and communication skills. Further an understanding of business needs from various types of perspectives.

Cons

Lack of communication, leadership restructuring leading to turnover.

Pella Response

7mo

We’re glad to hear you’ve found opportunities to develop leadership and communication skills and gain a broader understanding of business needs. We appreciate your feedback about communication and leadership changes, and we’re focused on improving transparency and stability during times of transition. Your input helps us continue to strengthen our culture and processes. Thank you. -LC

4.0

Sep 16, 2025

New Ownership

Trade sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Freedom to run your day as you please.

Cons

Ownership change removed all the upsides to the job that made me join in the beginning

Pella Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your years of contribution. We’re glad to hear you valued the flexibility and autonomy in your role. We understand that changes in ownership can bring adjustments, and we’re committed to maintaining a positive work environment and clear communication during transitions. Your feedback helps us continue to improve. -LC

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