Does 5.11 pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, 5.11 employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at 5.11. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at 5.11?

49% of 5.11 employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated 5.11 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at 5.11?

Store Manager (22) , Shift Supervisor (17) , Assistant Manager (13) , Retail Store Manager (9) , Manager (8) , Sales Associate (8) , Supervisor (8) , Material Handler (7) , Service Specialist (6) , Customer Service Specialist (4) , Customer Service Representative (3) , Retail Associate (3) , Retail Sales Associate (3) , Sales (3) , Territory Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at 5.11 according to real employee reviews?

"Great brand and people who work for the company" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good Benefits and Discount." ((in 11 reviews)); "Great people and culture make it it a fun place to work" ((in 10 reviews)); "Work life balance is good." ((in 6 reviews)); "The leadership is great!" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at 5.11 according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 17 reviews)); "The worst part is upper management is aware of this problem, allows it and even supports it." ((in 6 reviews)); "In their rush to expand they have lost great managers." ((in 5 reviews)); "Long hours with sub par pay" ((in 5 reviews)); "Bonuses were earned and not paid." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about 5.11 layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about 5.11 layoffs and their outlook for job security at 5.11 in 2026.

What are the top reviewed 5.11 locations?

Irvine , Costa Mesa , Modesto , Manteca , Charlotte , Reno , Phoenix , Lathrop , Virginia Beach , Tulsa , Fort Worth , Columbus , Fresno , Sacramento , Fairfield , Lexington-Fayette , Alabaster , Birmingham , Huntsville , Salt Lake City , Richmond , Fairfax , Springfield , Kansas City , Fenton , Chandler , Austin , Brownsville , College Station , Dallas

5.11 reviews

3.3

49% would recommend to a friend

(255 total reviews)

Troy Brown

39% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

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5.11 has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 255 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The 5.11 employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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255 reviews

5.0

May 29, 2025

Inspiring Brand, Great People, and Strong Support

Administrator

Recommend

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Pros

I've really enjoyed working at 5.11. The brand is exciting and there's a lot of opportunity to grow and take on new challenges. The teams are super supportive, hardworking, and genuinely care about what they do. There's a strong sense of community, great work-life balance, and solid resources to help you succeed. I love the work I get to do every day.

Cons

It’s fast-paced but there’s always support, and you learn a lot quickly.

5.0

May 29, 2025

Fast-paced but rewarding

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

You get a lot of ownership in your work, and no two days are the same. The team moves fast, and you’re trusted to manage your own process.

Cons

It can be hard to slow down. Priorities shift quickly, so being flexible is key.

1.0

May 28, 2025

Always Be Ready to update your resume!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Free food, hybrid environment but nobody cares if/when you show up or leave for the day, no accountability from team/managers, kick back and relax while you have ChatGPT to do your job.

Cons

Upper management and C level heavily disconnected from rest of staff. Consistent on going layoffs the past 2+ years to protect annual bonus's. Remaining employees expected to pick up the additional work load. If you're in a bind and need a job asap 5.11 isn't a bad choice but if you want something long term with support from your manager, look elsewhere.

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