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 101 reviews)); "Good pay gets paid weekly" ((in 99 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 94 reviews)); "I also find there to be a good work/life balance and the ability to deselect if needed." ((in 39 reviews)); "Great opportunity to control your own income and run your own business within Pella" ((in 29 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 78 reviews)); "Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services." ((in 37 reviews)); "Most managers don't know the products; the others have the slightest idea on how to run a team" ((in 23 reviews)); "Poor training." ((in 20 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?

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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

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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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1K reviews

1.0

Apr 14, 2021

In need of new ownership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are cordial with each other

Cons

Compensation and advancement are limited due to senior management and shareholders without requisite shareholder focus. This leads to poor strategy, capital allocation, suboptimal profits and growth.

Pella Response

4y

Thank you for your perspective. The truth is that our company is experiencing continued profitable growth thanks to our differentiated strategy, strong leadership team, and talented and passionate team members. We are well-positioned for the future and are deeply committed to sharing the rewards of our success with our team members and communities. This is why our CEO was named one of Glassdoor’s Top CEOs and our company earned a spot on as one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work.

5.0

Apr 14, 2021

Great Company

Specialist recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Great benefits package -Good Payrate -Stable hours -Great work environment

Cons

- Don't feel that Pella has a downside.

Pella Response

5y

Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback. 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!

4.0

Apr 8, 2021

Wish they had more on board training

Reatil sales consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great flexibility awesome enviornment great leadership

Cons

lots of cancelled appointments lots of driving

Pella Response

5y

Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback. Caring is at the heart of our culture and part of what makes us unique! 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!

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