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 103 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area" ((in 94 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 92 reviews)); "I also find there to be a good work/life balance and the ability to deselect if needed." ((in 40 reviews)); "Great opportunity to control your own income and run your own business within Pella" ((in 32 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 81 reviews)); "Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services." ((in 36 reviews)); "Most managers don't know the products; the others have the slightest idea on how to run a team" ((in 20 reviews)); "There is no training and goals are unrealistic." ((in 19 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

Not enough data to show CEO approval

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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Sep 7, 2022

Unethical upper management

Trade sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible Schedule Great product Easy product to sell

Cons

Upper management practice unethical hiring and firing practices

Pella Response

3y

Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback. Our understanding is that you are employed at an independently-owned and operated distributor of Pella products. If you're willing to share more specifics, please email us at employerbrand@pella.com. -BB

4.0

Sep 7, 2022

Great Experience

Department manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Wonderful Management team - Onboarding process concise and thorough - Welcoming of new team members and fresh ideas - Respectful work environment; people working together for the common goal

Cons

- Work environment ambient temperatures need to be addressed - Continued modernization of machinery and work tools

Pella Response

3y

Hello, thanks for your review. Team members are encouraged and empowered to be their best selves both professionally and personally. This means that at Pella, you use your unique talents to help us all succeed! Thanks for being part of the Pella team! -BB

5.0

Sep 6, 2022

Not bad

Operations supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay good benefits unionized

Cons

Language barriers and inept training

Pella Response

3y

Hello, thanks for your review. While our team members place different values on benefits, we complete a competitive analysis on our total rewards package to ensure it is well-rounded – this includes compensation, bonus programs, retirement benefits, medical premiums, and much more. Thanks for your contributions to the Pella team! -BB

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