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 101 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 95 reviews)); "Good pay gets paid weekly" ((in 89 reviews)); "I also find there to be a good work/life balance and the ability to deselect if needed." ((in 40 reviews)); "Pella's values that are laid out are truly lived and the leadership are not just "managers," they coach, empower and develop their team members!" ((in 24 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 76 reviews)); "Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services." ((in 38 reviews)); "There is no training and goals are unrealistic." ((in 25 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 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?

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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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Sep 30, 2023

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Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

End of the year profit sharing, good benefits, awesome owner

Cons

Pay doesn’t match the market pay, emotional management, demeaning behavior, untrustworthy management with favoritism

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!

3.0

Sep 29, 2023

DM

Department manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good support system and knowledge.

Cons

Work hours this year have been reduced.

Pella Response

2y

Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're proud to provide opportunities for our Pella team members with a great support system and job knowledge, and we appreciate all you do for your customers. Thank you! -AH

4.0

Sep 27, 2023

Review

Shaft seal inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay rate, hours, benefits, 401k

Cons

Machines on line keep breaking

Pella Response

2y

Hello! Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We are committed to ensuring that Pella is a great place to work for our team members. We're proud to offer competitive compensation packages and benefits for our team. We are continually evaluating ways to improve the team member experience and we will share your feedback about machinery with the appropriate teams for their awareness and consideration. If you'd like to share more feedback, please email us at employerbrand@pella.com. Thank you! -AH

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