Is Pella a good company to work for?

Pella has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,285 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 106 reviews)); "Good pay gets paid weekly" ((in 95 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 90 reviews)); "Great benefits for full time employees" ((in 77 reviews)); "I also find there to be a good work/life balance and the ability to deselect if needed." ((in 36 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 79 reviews)); "Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services." ((in 35 reviews)); "There is no training and goals are unrealistic." ((in 24 reviews)); "Most managers don't know the products; the others have the slightest idea on how to run a team" ((in 24 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?

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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

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

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

5.0

Jul 28, 2021

Great place to work

Production assembler

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great place to work and great benefits and pay. Amazing staff that trains you to be your best. They truly do treat their staff like family

Cons

It gets a little warm during the summer but they provide free Gatorade and make sure your taken care of

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. Thank you for being part of the Pella team!

4.0

Jul 28, 2021

Benefits are great for a National company

Waterspider

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are great, the Saturdays off . Vacation program is accelerated to help new employees get time off faster. 8 paid holidays off

Cons

The long hours during the summer and under 40 hours during the winter time. Lack of communication between departments. People can be grumpy at times from the long hours .

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. Additionally, we strive to create a work-life balance for our team members. Thank you for being part of the Pella team.

4.0

Jul 28, 2021

Why I would choose Pella again

Continuous improvement specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Family environment Opportunity for advancement Competitive pay based on skills On job training not only for the job you are doing but training for the job you want

Cons

Long hours based on customer demand. inconsistent work schedule from week to week. Perform multiple jobs based on staffing levels

Pella Response

4y

Hello, thanks for your review. We are an industry leader because of the great people who work here. 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!

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