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?

"Great people and community." ((in 101 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)); "Pay is good for the area" ((in 97 reviews)); "Great benefits and time off" ((in 81 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 81 reviews)); "Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services." ((in 36 reviews)); "There is no training and goals are unrealistic." ((in 23 reviews)); "Most managers don't know the products; the others have the slightest idea on how to run a team" ((in 22 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

(1,217 total reviews)

Tim Yaggi

78% approve of CEO

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

3.0

Feb 19, 2024

We will see

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Potential for expansion and exciting new terrain.

Cons

Hard to get a hold of.

Pella Response

2y

Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are happy to hear you are proud of the new opportunities Pella provides! If you'd like to share additional feedback or details about communication, we'd be happy to learn more about your experience. Please email employerbrand@pella.com with additional information. Thank you! -AH

1.0

Feb 14, 2024

dont work here

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

none- they treat their employess like children

Cons

owner alan bana is a dis-honest and unethical and treats employees disrespectfully

Pella Response

2y

Hello! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. The experience you describe does not align with our values as an organization, and we'd like to look into this more. We believe deeply in fostering a positive culture where all of our team members feel appreciated and valued. Please email employerbrand@pella.com with additional info so we can help. Thank you! -AH

5.0

Feb 10, 2024

Long Hours

Manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people, usually weekends off

Cons

Not a family oriented job, long hours, for a windows and doors company the building does not have many windows

Pella Response

2y

Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are happy to hear you enjoy the people you work with! If you'd like to share additional feedback or details about work hours or environment, we'd be happy to learn more about your experience. Please email employerbrand@pella.com with additional information. Thank you! -AH

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