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

Sep 15, 2021

Fast paced

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Close environment Job stability Opportunity

Cons

Busy Not full amount of training

Pella Response

4y

Hello, thanks for your review. Our shared success development plan promotes the alignment of both the individual’s and the organization’s needs – creating an engaged, high-performing Pella team. Thanks for being part of it!

3.0

Sep 15, 2021

Loved working for Pella

Operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay and loved the people I worked with

Cons

Hours are not very stable. Working in Fiberglass. Management

Pella Response

4y

Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback. At Pella Corporation we believe that people form the foundation of our success and are our greatest differentiator. We thank you for your contribution to the Pella team!

3.0

Sep 13, 2021

Mandatory overtime 56 hours a week it's not bad it's just alot of fixing people's mistakes and not enough money

Laborer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If your scheduled 10 hours you can work the full 10 even if your line doesnt

Cons

Raises are based on evaluation and can be taken away. Max out pay for regular workers isn't high enough for the volume they want put out

Pella Response

4y

Hello, thanks for your feedback and thanks for your contribution to the Pella team. 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. If you're willing to share more specific feedback, please email us at employerbrand@pella.com.

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