Is Pella a good company to work for?

Pella has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,284 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 96 reviews)); "Good pay gets paid weekly" ((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 78 reviews)); "Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services." ((in 38 reviews)); "Most managers don't know the products; the others have the slightest idea on how to run a team" ((in 23 reviews)); "They will provide absolutely no training on building rapport, almost nothing on psychology of sales, and no guidance on any soft skills." ((in 17 reviews)); "Poor leadership and questionable sales tactics." ((in 13 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

(1,217 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 1,217 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

5.0

Jun 3, 2020

Great Company full of good people and great culture!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They offer a great benefits/compensation package as well as flexibility. The people and culture are great. A true work family.

Cons

As with any company, change can be slow. However, the current CEO is driving business growth and doing a great job with encouraging quick movement.

Pella Response

6y

Hello, thanks for your review! We appreciate your feedback and support as we strive toward continuous improvement. We’re happy to have you as part of the Pella team!

5.0

May 21, 2020

Great place to work - Great culture - Excellent Products!

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Last standing window manufacture with a true family oriented culture that can also provide a broad range of products that allow you to serve the market!

Cons

If you are looking for a small, agile business environment this might be a challenging environment - very process oriented culture.

Pella Response

6y

Hello, thanks so much for sharing your experience! Our people, caring culture and commitment to continuous improvement and innovation are what set us apart. We’re grateful you’re part of the Pella team!

3.0

Apr 2, 2020

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Retail sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The people who work there.

Cons

Lead Quality, No Gas Reimbursement, Constant Price Increases, Confirming appointment process, Compensation.

Pella Response

6y

Hello, thank you for your feedback; we're sorry to hear you were not fully satisfied with your experience at Pella. We value empowering our sales reps and supporting them to be successful with warm leads. We also know the tools and support required to succeed in sales are critical, and we’d like to learn more about your experience. If you’re willing to provide feedback, email us at employerbrand@pella.com.

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