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 103 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 95 reviews)); "Good pay gets paid weekly" ((in 87 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 37 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 22 reviews)); "Poor training." ((in 21 reviews)); "Poor leadership and questionable sales tactics." ((in 14 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

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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

4.0

Feb 15, 2021

Growing Business with Great Leadership

Vice president marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Forward thinking leadership ready to take the organization to new heights

Cons

Understaffed in some key areas

Pella Response

5y

Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback. Our understanding is that you are employed at an independently-owned and operated distributor of Pella products. At Pella, our leaders act with speed and agility to accelerate results and drive positive change that improves business performance. Thank you for your contribution to the Pella team.

3.0

Feb 11, 2021

Outside Sales Specialist

National account sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Profit Sharing, 401K, People, Flexibility with schedule

Cons

Work hard like outside sales rep but get paid like inside sales

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

Feb 10, 2021

Sales

Sales/design consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Potential earnings is really high

Cons

Micromanagement and get schedule 2 days in advance

Pella Response

5y

Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback. Our understanding is that you were employed at an independently-owned and operated distributor of Pella products. As our company continues to grow, more opportunities are created for career development and sharing financial success with team members. We reward hard work and dedication with our pay-for-performance culture. Thank you for being part of the Pella team.

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