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 decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Blackhawk Network?

57% 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, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 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 (14) , 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 88 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learning" ((in 71 reviews)); "Great minds and culture here at BHN" ((in 43 reviews)); "Great Health Insurance and Benefits." ((in 41 reviews)); "Overall a great team and company to work with." ((in 33 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 43 reviews)); "1. Salary extremely low." ((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 training on how things operate." ((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 , 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

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3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(955 total reviews)

Talbott Roche

76% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

Blackhawk Network has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 955 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).

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3.0

Feb 8, 2015

Growing company

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They keep you very busy. The people there are hard working, and very nice to work with. Overall very good co-workers, supportive and intelligent.

Cons

Pay is poor, no chance of promotion from within. None of the benefits compete very well with the rest of the bay area. Employees are not a priority.

4.0

Jan 26, 2015

Seasoned Director

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people, flexible, something new every day

Cons

Limited career paths for most. Conservative approach to accelerating good employees. Most employess lack any vested interest (equity, bonus, etc.).

3.0

Oct 23, 2014

Mixed feelings

Operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

BHN has a great culture and work environment. You will work with intelligent people and build strategic relationships.

Cons

Growing faster than prepared for, can feel chaotic and stressful while trying to manage new initiatives

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