5.11 reviews

3.3

49% would recommend to a friend

(256 total reviews)
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Troy Brown

39% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

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).

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256 reviews
5.0
Jun 11, 2025

Great place to be!

Recommend
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Pros

Great leaders, supportive team members, and great values. Every employee truly lives by the company values and it shows in their passion for the work they do.

Cons

No cons to mention at the moment.

5.0
May 29, 2025
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
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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.

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