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).

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256 reviews

3.0

May 14, 2025

Not like it used to be

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Discounts on product Free Food

Cons

The girl in HR was not a nice person, she was very snotty and mean to everyone. I hope they fired her! They dont pay people enough but still expect them to work hard.

5.11 Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I’m sorry to hear your experience at 5.11 wasn’t what it should’ve been. If you felt dismissed or disrespected at any point, that’s not okay and definitely not what we’re about. I care a lot about the kind of environment we’re creating, and feedback like this is a good reminder to keep listening and doing better.

4.0

Apr 23, 2025

Work life balance

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule good pay easy work load

Cons

Missed communication from corporate from time to time

4.0

Apr 15, 2025

Great People, Collaborative Culture, No Gatekeeping

Master data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Working at 5.11 Tactical has been a fantastic experience. The people here are truly the best part. They are smart, supportive, and down-to-earth. There’s a real sense of team, and everyone is willing to share knowledge and insights without any ego or gatekeeping. It makes onboarding and day-to-day collaboration smooth and enjoyable. You’re never left in the dark or afraid to ask questions. It’s a refreshing environment where transparency and teamwork are the norm.

Cons

It’s definitely a fast-paced environment, which can be a challenge at times, but it also keeps the work exciting and engaging. You’ll learn a lot quickly and never feel like you're stagnating.

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