Is Pella a good company to work for?

Pella has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,286 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 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pella. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 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 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pella?

Sales Representative (67) , Department Manager (33) , Trade Sales Representative (30) , Customer Service Representative (29) , 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 111 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 100 reviews)); "Great benefits and time off" ((in 84 reviews)); "Good pay gets paid weekly" ((in 82 reviews)); "I also find there to be a good work/life balance and the ability to deselect if needed." ((in 39 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 36 reviews)); "Most managers don't know the products; the others have the slightest idea on how to run a team" ((in 20 reviews)); "They will provide absolutely no training on building rapport, almost nothing on psychology of sales, and no guidance on any soft skills." ((in 19 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

(1,218 total reviews)

Emily Videtto

Not enough data to show CEO approval

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Senior management

Pella has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,218 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Mar 15, 2021

Eh

Waterspider

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good environment with many good people.

Cons

None at this moment and time

Pella Response

4y

Hello, thanks for your review. We are an industry leader because of the great people who work here. Thank you for being part of the Pella team!

3.0

Mar 14, 2021

Great people to work with

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

amazing people and plenty of set appointments real round

Cons

lead times are 18 weeks out due to covid set backs, poor planning, and lack of installers to do quality work

Pella Response

4y

Our understanding is that you were employed at an independently-owned and operated distributor of Pella products. If you’re willing to share more specific feedback, please email us at employerbrand@pella.com.

4.0

Mar 10, 2021

Good Company

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good retirement, bonuses, yearly raises, benefits etc.

Cons

Low pay for a high pressure job

Pella Response

4y

Hello, thanks for your review. At Pella, we offer a total rewards program that includes compensation, bonus programs, retirement benefits, medical premium cost-sharing, and more. It’s designed to attract, retain, and reward our team members for their hard work and dedication. Thanks for being part of the Pella team!

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