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 promotions yes" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great people and culture make it it a fun place to work" ((in 9 reviews)); "The leadership is great!" ((in 6 reviews)); "Great coworkers depending on department" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Poor management" ((in 16 reviews)); "In their rush to expand they have lost great managers." ((in 5 reviews)); "Very minimal to no training." ((in 5 reviews)); "The worst part is upper management is aware of this problem, allows it and even supports it." ((in 5 reviews)); "Long hours with sub par pay" ((in 5 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).

Reviews by job title

255 reviews

2.0

Feb 18, 2025

no support

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great merchandise, great customers, nice store

Cons

no support from immediate supervisor, home office support confusing. training non existant

5.11 Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the product, customers, and store - that’s a big part of what makes working at 5.11 special. We’re sorry to hear you didn’t feel supported in your role. We know how critical training and clear communication are, especially for store leaders, and it’s something we’re actively working to improve. Feedback like yours helps us get better. We appreciate the time you spent with us and wish you all the best moving forward.

1.0

Nov 13, 2024

Okay

Sales associate/key holder

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cool items and good discount

Cons

Poorly run and low pay compared to similar jobs with little ability to move up in the company. Corporate requires the enforcement of rules on their customers by staff. They will then make you out to be the bad person by telling the customer they would never have that policy and giving the customer discounts and other things to appease them when called. Staff are then scolded for the interaction and told they need to uphold those rules better next time. Some of the customer base feels they are entitles to massive discounts and free stuff and will threaten to call corporate each time knowing they will get their way.

1.0

Oct 13, 2024

Company is not worth it

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company will use you and then let you go if you don’t fit the club with DM. Stockrooms are stacked too high and pay doesn’t warrant the work effort.

Cons

Everything from the 1st day till you get fired or quit.

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