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) , Sales Associate (9) , Manager (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 11 reviews)); "Great people and culture make it it a fun place to work" ((in 10 reviews)); "The leadership is great!" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great coworkers depending on department" ((in 6 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)); "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)); "Store managers get bonuses if the employees do well but the other employees don’t get bonuses for doing well." ((in 4 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

(256 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 256 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

256 reviews

5.0

Jun 25, 2025

Inspiring brand and inspiring CEO

District manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

CEO has an incredible vision of where he is talking the brand. It's not about changing the brand but evolving to invite more people into the brand. New executives running retail are clear, inspiring and thoughtful. We are changing but it is much needed.

Cons

Work life balance is hard to come by. Hours are long and not enough resources to do the work.

5.0

Jun 13, 2025

Best company ever!!

Payroll specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible team, Great hours, room for advancement, beautiful office, engaging activities, team building activates, food accommodations, great benefits!

Cons

Nothing I personally can think of!

5.0

Jun 13, 2025

Always Ready Mentality

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Culture is awesome! -Ability to adapt to new challenges and goals -The people I have worked with throughout the years are some of the best! -Good opportunities for growth and development. -Leadership is understanding and approachable. -Pay/Benefits are competitive. -Always looking out for the best ways to improve customer AND employee experience.

Cons

-Lack of hosting employee events for everyone to attend

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