Does WoodmenLife pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, WoodmenLife employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at WoodmenLife. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at WoodmenLife?

71% of WoodmenLife employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated WoodmenLife 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at WoodmenLife?

Sales Representative (27) , Field Representative (17) , Insurance Agent (8) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Financial Representative (5) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Insurance Sales Agent (3) , Intern (3) , Representative (3) , Supervisor (3) , Business Analyst (2) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (2) , Data and Imaging (2) , Director (2) , Life Insurance Agent (2)

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

"Great benefits for experienced individuals in the insurance industry" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great people to work with." ((in 14 reviews)); "Amazing work/life balance" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great company with good training." ((in 9 reviews)); "Great culture if you started 20 years ago and have the pension plan." ((in 6 reviews))

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

"we get paid a 100% commission and the underwriter is real strict." ((in 10 reviews)); "Bad management" ((in 8 reviews)); "They just aren't the best managers." ((in 5 reviews)); "Bad leadership" ((in 4 reviews)); "And you have to sell a lot to make good money with Woodmen." ((in 2 reviews))

What are employees saying about WoodmenLife layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed WoodmenLife locations?

Omaha , Lynchburg , Murray , Asheboro , Dallas , Houston , Knoxville , Pittsburgh , Greenville , Albany , Macon , Lexington-Fayette , Alexandria , Oneonta , Decatur , Chicago , Charlottesville , Bristol , Roanoke , Staunton , Kennett , Hopkinsville , Louisville , Mayfield , Paducah , Cary , Pinehurst , Mocksville , Mexia , College Station

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WoodmenLife reviews

Item: WoodmenLife
Rating: 3
Author: Camp Counselor

3.6

71% would recommend to a friend

(173 total reviews)

Denise M. McCauley

89% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Senior management

3.8

Career opportunities

WoodmenLife has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 173 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The WoodmenLife employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

173 reviews

3.0

Nov 29, 2010

Look someplace else...

Area manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Its easy to get a job with Woodmen. They have decent benefits and always have an orphan service list that you can write business off of.

Cons

Sr. level management is very cut throat. You are basically on your own when you come on as an agent.

3.0

Jan 9, 2009

woodmen of the world, where we pay you barely anything.

Camp counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the summer camp deals with all kids, ranging from ages 8-15 years old and then one week of the seniors from 60+ years old. its fun, but the pay is poop.

Cons

pay pay pay. confusing. no advertising in certain parts of the us.

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