Does SelectQuote pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SelectQuote employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SelectQuote. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SelectQuote?

53% of SelectQuote employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SelectQuote 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SelectQuote?

Insurance Sales Agent (134) , Sales Agent (83) , Insurance Agent (76) , Licensed Sales Agent (72) , Sales Representative (66) , Licensed Insurance Agent (59) , Sales (56) , Sales Associate (53) , AEP Sales Agent (48) , Senior Sales Agent (47) , Medicare Sales Agent (39) , Account Manager (34) , Enrollment Specialist (32) , Customer Service Representative (31) , Medicare Sales Representative (28)

What are the pros of working at SelectQuote according to real employee reviews?

"remote work from home position" ((in 194 reviews)); "It's remote job so that is the only pro I can think of and great training." ((in 153 reviews)); "Great pay!! I made more money in 3 months than my previous job in a year." ((in 128 reviews)); "Leads provided are ok and the money is good if you are a top agent." ((in 69 reviews)); "paid on time benefits were good" ((in 66 reviews))

What are the cons of working at SelectQuote according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours during peak seasons but you are heavily compensated so it makes it worth the sore neck and back." ((in 76 reviews)); "There is no work life balance" ((in 38 reviews)); "$13 an hour plus low commissions" ((in 36 reviews)); "Commission structures are confusing and constantly changing just to benefit upper management." ((in 23 reviews)); "Bad management experience no leadership" ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about SelectQuote layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SelectQuote layoffs and their outlook for job security at SelectQuote in 2026.

What are the top reviewed SelectQuote locations?

Overland Park , Kansas City , Kansas City , Leawood , Denver , San Francisco , Jacksonville , San Diego , Centennial , Houston , Atlanta , Dallas , Phoenix , Wilmington , Oklahoma City , Charlotte , San Antonio , Indianapolis , Miami , Tampa , New York , Des Moines , Orlando , Saint Louis , Detroit , Raleigh , Fort Worth , Texas City , Los Angeles , Sacramento

SelectQuote reviews

3.3

53% would recommend to a friend

(746 total reviews)

Tim Danker

64% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

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1.0

Aug 15, 2025

Overworked and Underpaid

Licensed insurance agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-You gain high-volume phone sales experience (6–8 hours/day). -Exposure to working under strict performance metrics. -Opportunity to learn rapid lead handling and quota-driven sales tactics.

Cons

-Extremely poor work-life balance; little to no breaks. -No residual commissions. -Overwhelming workload with unrealistic performance metrics. -Low pay per policy (~$15) compared to industry standards ($100–$150). -Questionable customer acquisition methods. -Pressure can lead to selling clients the wrong policy just to hit numbers. -Company focus shifted toward shareholders after going public. -Employees are treated as “just a number” rather than valued contributors.

SelectQuote Response

10mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review with us. SelectQuote values your feedback and wants to address your concerns. We are very sorry to hear about your experience. SelectQuote strives to give our candidates an in-depth training, with realistic expectations of the dynamic and competitive sales environment. We follow strict standards of the industry, including the demanding schedules and large call volume that an agent can at times face. We understand that this structure can be challenging and might not be the best fit for everyone. Reflected in the culture at SelectQuote, our goal is to foster a supportive environment where management is involved and committed to helping our agents grow in their roles through clear communication and extensive guidance. SelectQuote takes your words very seriously and will use them to help us improve moving forward.

1.0

Aug 13, 2025

Very Unprofessional & Terrible Work Experience

Licensed insurance agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Commission and bonus pay received Remote WFH Equipment is supplied by Company

Cons

Management style is a Dictatorship, Poor Training & Leadership speaks and taunts employees with disrespect Employees are expected to complete duties out the scope of their employment with threats of disciplinary actions Overtime is spontaneously forced on employees Predatory sales structure target low income disabled and elderly Several complaints filed from Former Employees having trouble obtaining carrier releases from FMO so they can block former employees from working for a new Upline.

SelectQuote Response

10mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review with us. SelectQuote values your feedback and wants to address your concerns. We are very sorry to hear about your experience. SelectQuote strives to give our candidates an in-depth training, with realistic expectations of the dynamic and competitive sales environment. We follow strict standards of the industry, including the demanding schedules that an agent can at times face. We understand that this structure can be challenging, and might not be the best fit for everyone. Reflected in the culture at SelectQuote, our goal is to foster a supportive environment where management is involved and committed to helping our agents grow in their roles through clear communication and extensive guidance. SelectQuote takes your words very seriously and will use them to help us improve moving forward.

1.0

Aug 12, 2025

Arbitrary with poor pay

Insurance agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Met some nice people / Friends

Cons

Pay is terrible, the rules are arbitrary, can’t be sick on a Monday or Friday, Benefits are expensive

SelectQuote Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review with us. SelectQuote values your feedback and wants to address your concerns. We are very sorry to hear about your experience. SelectQuote strives to give our candidates realistic expectations of the dynamic and competitive sales environment through in-depth and at times, rigorous training. We understand that this can be challenging at times and might not be the best fit for everyone. However, we assure you that our practices are up to industry standards. SelectQuote takes your words very seriously and will use them to help us improve moving forward.

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