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?

"Good Benefits and Discount." ((in 12 reviews)); "Great people and culture make it it a fun place to work" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great brand and people who work for the company" ((in 11 reviews)); "The leadership is great!" ((in 7 reviews)); "Work life balance is good." ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Poor management" ((in 18 reviews)); "In their rush to expand they have lost great managers." ((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)); "The worst part is upper management is aware of this problem, allows it and even supports it." ((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

(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

4.0

Aug 3, 2025

Great People & Culture, containing growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance Pay and Benefits People led management

Cons

Too much overhead Supply chain issues

1.0

Jul 23, 2025

Toxic culture and mismanagement

E-commerce merchandiser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some really amazing and talented people who have been here for 5+ years

Cons

Constantly undervalued and passed over for promotions even after years of stellar performance (extra days, weekends, late nights). If you want a boss who won't respond to your messages (even when they reach out late in the evening) and doesn't value input other than their own....this is the place for you. Never felt happier and more confident in my abilities after quitting. Avoid unless desperate.

5.0

Jul 20, 2025

Amazing People at 5.11

Merchandising

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing team members at 5.11 Opportunity for growth Diverse group of people coming together for one common goal Awesome product Hybrid in office position New leadership team bringing great energy and insight Opportunity for growth

Cons

Lack of resources Lack of Compensation Transparency Too many meetings Leadership team could do a better job to lead by example when it comes to meeting efficiency.

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