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 26, 2023

It’s a grind job

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay can be great if you’re a top producer

Cons

Road warrior miles big time

Pella Response

2y

Hello, thanks for taking the time to share feedback with us, we're pleased to know that your career experience was a positive one. We will continue to do everything we can to serve our team members in the field well with strong leadership, a learning culture, and competitive compensation. Thanks for all you did for our customers and our business! -AH

4.0

Sep 23, 2023

Training

Production worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work, very friendly and inviting. Seemed like a big family oriented place.

Cons

Training was horrible. The person showing me how to do a process, showed me one time and walks off and leaves me to figure it out, then I get yelled at because something was done wrong.

Pella Response

2y

Hello! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are happy to hear you found Pella a great place to work! We continually work to improve our training procedures. If you'd like to share additional feedback or details, we'd be happy to learn more about your experience. Please email employerbrand@pella.com with additional information. Thank you! -AH

5.0

Sep 20, 2023

Great place to work with a lot of advancement opportunity.

Quality technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay. Benefits. Vacation time.

Cons

Don't always get your full 40 hrs. some weeks.

Pella Response

2y

Hello! We're happy to hear that compensation packages and benefits have created a positive work experience for you to grow. We will share your feedback about internal communication with the appropriate teams for their awareness and consideration. People like you form the foundation of our success and are our greatest differentiator. Thank you! -AH

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