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 decreased by 1% over the last 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 104 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area" ((in 87 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 87 reviews)); "Great benefits and time off" ((in 83 reviews)); "Work life balance is great" ((in 39 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 75 reviews)); "Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services." ((in 36 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 17 reviews)); "Very long hours driving, poor work environment (on site, at customer's home), responsibility extends beyond sales, like collections, after sale follow up, site visit." ((in 11 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

1.0

Nov 14, 2018

Terrible company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

This company has no pros

Cons

No life/work balance, training programs don't exist you will be thrown into the job and expected to "figure it out"

Pella Response

7y

Hello and thanks for your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience is not reflective of the culture we strive to have at Pella. We are committed to helping team members and managers provide a flexible work space in situations where the business can support the request. We also provide our team with the tools and training needed to be successful. If you're willing to provide more specific feedback, please reach out to us at employerbrand@pella.com.

1.0

Aug 24, 2017

Miserable

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Few and far in between! Software, products are good but I'm hearing a GIANT recall! The inside team is awesome.

Cons

Management micro managing is a very difficult thing to deal with as an adult! Way too many flaws in the systems i.e.; if your ordering this window you can't order this even though the computer oks and prices the item! Constantly dealing with the B.S. OF INCOMPETENCE WITH MANAGEMENT!

2.0

Nov 17, 2016

Trade Sales Consultant - Smoke and Mirrors

Trade sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing product with thoughtful design and engineering. Most employees are hard working and willing to assist. Good complete window line offering. Good initial pay.

Cons

Deceitful management. The PDSN's are not helpful with one's own business development in terms of administrative assistance and especially management in terms of working with reps to develop new business. PDSN was unwilling to entrust Reps with any established account. Only receive one week of hands on training in Pella, IA, which was great, but you are on your own after that. PDSN's don't share good or "Key" accounts with employees. PDSN was cryptic in terms of salary vs. draw. Pella Overly pushes Vinyl Window sales which are good but priced higher that competition. Pella Vinyl is limited in terms of window combinations and colors making a hard sale.

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