Does Blackhawk Network pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Blackhawk Network employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Blackhawk Network. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Blackhawk Network?

56% of Blackhawk Network employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Blackhawk Network 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Blackhawk Network?

Software Engineer (70) , Account Manager (32) , Senior Software Engineer (26) , Merchandiser (23) , Customer Service Representative (15) , Director (15) , Product Manager (13) , Analyst (12) , Associate Software Engineer (12) , Manager (12) , Staff Software Engineer (10) , Retail Merchandiser (8) , Sales (8) , Senior Staff Software Engineer (8) , Business Development Manager (7)

What are the pros of working at Blackhawk Network according to real employee reviews?

"The people I work with directly are great" ((in 87 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learning" ((in 69 reviews)); "Great minds and culture here at BHN" ((in 42 reviews)); "The Benefits are great, many options to choose from and cost is comparible" ((in 40 reviews)); "Overall a great team and company to work with." ((in 29 reviews))

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

"The pay is low." ((in 42 reviews)); "The low salary and they do not habe good incentives" ((in 28 reviews)); "Managers have to fight to reward some hardworking talented few engineers but never goes through." ((in 25 reviews)); "poor leadership : Clearly there is no focus." ((in 23 reviews)); "No bonus or equity unless you are director and above." ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Blackhawk Network layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Blackhawk Network layoffs and their outlook for job security at Blackhawk Network in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Blackhawk Network locations?

Pleasanton , Reno , Phoenix , Dallas , Lewisville , Coppell , Portland , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Chicago , Mesa , San Diego , Colorado Springs , Seattle , Pittsburgh , Saint Louis , New York , Addison , Cincinnati , Bakersfield , Livermore , San Jose , Philadelphia , Middletown , New Brunswick , Boise , Champaign , Crystal Lake , Woodridge , Herndon

Blackhawk Network reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(953 total reviews)

Talbott Roche

72% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (953 reviews)

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Blackhawk Network has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 953 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Blackhawk Network employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

953 reviews

3.0

Apr 6, 2016

Finance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Close to my home. interesting job. I get to learn a great deal and work independently. I like most of the people in my group

Cons

They are very resistant to promoting people even if they tell you that you deserve it. No bonus or equity unless you are director and above.

1.0

Oct 21, 2014

overworked & underpaid & unappreciated

Senior technical support engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the work is and the building are nice. benefits are very good

Cons

the management is "cliquey" and the pay is not reasonable for the amount of work constantly piled on

1.0

Mar 10, 2022

Avoid At All Costs

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is the only positive- you can get away with no doing much, everyone else is doing the same.

Cons

- Culture of complacency - Below market wages and benefits - Terrible leadership starting at the mid-level up - Awful cross-functional compliance - Outdated systems and processes

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