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 100 reviews)); "Good pay gets paid weekly" ((in 95 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 94 reviews)); "Great benefits for full time employees" ((in 79 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 75 reviews)); "Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services." ((in 37 reviews)); "I received no training and was set up for failure from the beginning." ((in 21 reviews)); "Most managers don't know the products; the others have the slightest idea on how to run a team" ((in 21 reviews)); "No commission increases or gas mileage expense ever given in the past 7 years despite constant price increases each year." ((in 10 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).

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1K reviews

3.0

Apr 15, 2022

Changing and failing to to stick to their founders ideals

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Chore ideals, personal and professional growth

Cons

They speak of the "Pella Spirit" but are moving further and further from its core. So disappointing.

Pella Response

4y

Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback. Your location is noted as India, but we do not have any operations outside of the United States. With over 95 years in business and 17 manufacturing facilities across the country, we strive to ensure our culture of caring is present at all our facilities, generation after generation. Our mission has always been to create great jobs and a great company that team members can be proud of. We believe deeply in the commitment to grow and develop our teams and expect that team members feel valued at every Pella location. If you would like to share more specific feedback, including examples of your experience not reflecting Pella's core values as well as your location, please email us at employerbrand@pella.com. -BB

4.0

Apr 15, 2022

Good work life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly environment, competitive pay, good benefits

Cons

Weekend hours not great for family life

Pella Response

4y

Hello, thanks for your review. We share in our success with our team members in many ways, one of which is through our total rewards program that includes compensation, bonus programs, retirement benefits, medical premium cost-sharing, and more. Thank you for your contributions to the Pella team. -BB

4.0

Apr 15, 2022

Amazing company

Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great management Amazing growth opportunities

Cons

None company is great to work with

Pella Response

4y

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! Thank you for being part of the Pella team! -BB

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