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)); "Great people and community." ((in 98 reviews)); "Good pay gets paid weekly" ((in 95 reviews)); "Great benefits for full time employees" ((in 76 reviews)); "I also find there to be a good work/life balance and the ability to deselect if needed." ((in 40 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 76 reviews)); "Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services." ((in 35 reviews)); "Most managers don't know the products; the others have the slightest idea on how to run a team" ((in 22 reviews)); "Poor training." ((in 21 reviews)); "Poor leadership and questionable sales tactics." ((in 15 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

Jun 7, 2024

Great company!

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Schedule Salary Atmosphere and culture

Cons

Huge gap between shifts causes friction

Pella Response

2y

Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are happy to hear you are pleased with pay, schedule, work atmosphere and culture the company provides. We continually work to improve schedule predictability for our production team as customer demand and seasonal hours fluctuate. If you'd like to share additional feedback or details, we'd be happy to learn more about your experience. Please email employerbrand@pella.com with additional information. Thank you! -AH

5.0

May 4, 2024

Good company

Installer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work good company good money

Cons

Hard work, weather dependent, top class windows

Pella Response

2y

Hello, thanks for taking the time to share feedback with us, we're pleased to know that your career experience in the Austin area has been such a positive one. We will continue to do everything we can to serve our team members in the field well with strong leadership, a learning culture, and competitive compensation. Thanks for all you do for our customers and our business! -AH

5.0

Mar 25, 2024

Great company

Water spider (general labor)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay and benefits. Extremely inviting helpful and nice people.like a family.

Cons

Can't think of any cons at this point in time.

Pella Response

2y

Hello! We're happy to hear that the managers and career development opportunities have created a positive work environment for you to grow. People like you form the foundation of our success and are our greatest differentiator. Thank you! -AH

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