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 been stable over the past 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 102 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area" ((in 94 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 93 reviews)); "Great benefits and time off" ((in 83 reviews)); "I also find there to be a good work/life balance and the ability to deselect if needed." ((in 42 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 74 reviews)); "Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services." ((in 37 reviews)); "Most managers don't know the products; the others have the slightest idea on how to run a team" ((in 23 reviews)); "There is no training and goals are unrealistic." ((in 22 reviews)); "Poor leadership and questionable sales tactics." ((in 16 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?

Pella , Murray , Gettysburg , Chicago , Beltsville , Macomb , Auburn Hills , Carroll , Shenandoah , Sioux Center , Orlando , Rockford , Dallas , Detroit , Troy , Denver , Reidsville , Los Angeles , Parsippany , New York , Greensboro , Des Moines , Portland , Jacksonville , Buffalo , Austin , Minneapolis , Warrenville , Saint Louis , West Caldwell

Pella reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(1,217 total reviews)

Emily Videtto

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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

Mar 5, 2025

Slow to change

Scrum master

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great people to work with

Cons

management slow to change and Pella is very traditional in the way they work

Pella Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are happy to hear you were proud of the people you worked with! If you'd like to share additional feedback or details about leadership, we'd be happy to learn more about your experience. Please email employerbrand@pella.com with additional information. Thank you! -AH

2.0

Feb 26, 2025

Dont do for early career

Retail sales consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are very helpful and you have any amount of time off

Cons

Managers do not develop you unless you get very lucky

Pella Response

1y

Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback. What you describe does not reflect our expectations of our leadership or our culture. If you're willing to share more specific feedback, please email us at employerbrand@pella.com. -AH

5.0

Feb 26, 2025

Amazing company to work for!

Pro dealer sale representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pros Very caring and learning culture. Rewarding work within an exciting industry.

Cons

None that I can think of at this time.

Pella Response

1y

Hello - Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're proud to provide opportunities for our Pella team members to grow and thrive in their territories, and we appreciate all you do for your customers. Thank you! -AH

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