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 90 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learning" ((in 70 reviews)); "Great minds and culture here at BHN" ((in 44 reviews)); "Good benefits that are useful" ((in 40 reviews)); "Overall a great team and company to work with." ((in 30 reviews))

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

"The pay is low for the area and industry and the company sticks within the status promote average or below average skill set." ((in 45 reviews)); "Managers have to fight to reward some hardworking talented few engineers but never goes through." ((in 23 reviews)); "The low salary and they do not habe good incentives" ((in 22 reviews)); "poor leadership : Clearly there is no focus." ((in 22 reviews)); "No bonus or equity unless you are director and above." ((in 17 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 , San Francisco , Chicago , Los Angeles , 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

(952 total reviews)

Talbott Roche

72% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (952 reviews)

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Blackhawk Network has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 952 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

952 reviews

3.0

Mar 5, 2013

IT Intern

It intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extremely hands on. Provided lots of direction and flexibility and was able to pursue my own interested within the company.

Cons

Not much management or oversight, expects you to do everything yourself, not much help

4.0

Feb 28, 2013

Profitable Business, Stagnant Growth

Vice president business development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great partnerships with retailers and grocers. Great way to network and understand prepaid market.

Cons

Stuck trying to accomodate their core plastic gift card business and not willing to invest in growth by expanding into B2C market.

1.0

Jan 2, 2013

Horrible

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of work to keep you busy

Cons

The political environment and sweat shop mentality are dreadful, and needful of a change at all levels. The worst of the companies I have seen in 20 years.

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Jobs at Blackhawk Network

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Pea Ridge, AR

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Retail Merchandiser - Gift Cards - Cumming, GA