Does Pacific Life pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pacific Life employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pacific Life. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pacific Life?

61% of Pacific Life employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pacific Life 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pacific Life?

Internal Wholesaler (27) , Analyst (17) , Manager (16) , Director (12) , Customer Service Representative (11) , Actuarial Analyst (8) , Actuarial Intern (8) , Annuity Specialist (8) , Intern (8) , Systems Analyst (8) , Business Analyst (7) , Project Manager (7) , Business Services Specialist (6) , Case Manager (6) , New Business Representative (6)

What are the pros of working at Pacific Life according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and one of the last stressful companies in America according to Business Insider." ((in 121 reviews)); "Generally great people to work with" ((in 85 reviews)); "Flexibility, Good pay." ((in 53 reviews)); "Good work life balance for most people but that really depends on who your boss is." ((in 46 reviews)); "I've worked for a number of companies & they go above and beyond to take care of their employees." ((in 23 reviews))

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

"Nothing bad In the management of the company" ((in 44 reviews)); "Senior leadership makes low level decisions and seems to find a shiny object that redirects what everyone works on." ((in 16 reviews)); "And you'll see after the smoke has cleared who is the better manager...." ((in 14 reviews)); "Will get 3/4 weeks of training" ((in 11 reviews)); "The interesting part is that a few special employees and all the upper management seem to be exempt from this rule and can work remotely." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pacific Life layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Pacific Life locations?

Newport Beach , Omaha , Aliso Viejo , Lynchburg , Irvine , Orange , Charlotte , Costa Mesa , Los Angeles , Mission Viejo , Seattle , Boise , Buffalo Grove , Chicago , Virginia Beach , New York , Tucson , Louisville , Greensboro , Brandon , Fullerton , Laguna Niguel , Los Alamitos , Newport Coast , Placentia , Tustin , Walnut Creek , Denver , Haverford , Penn

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Completely different company 5 years later. - Senior Systems Engineer Pacific Life Employee Review

3.0

Sep 24, 2025

Senior systems engineer

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Pros

Most of the workforce was positive, engaging, and an overall pleasure to work with. The company was proud to carve their own path. I witnessed associates change positions several times and stay within the company and grow. Everything here just continually got better for 10 years. I was always excited to go to work, be at work, proud of my work.

Cons

The trend for the last 5 years has been to execute what ever "mid size insurance and fund company playbook" Accenture or who ever they are working with now gives them.

Pacific Life Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and reflections. It’s clear you had a meaningful journey at Pacific Life. Though we are deeply proud of our nearly 160-year legacy, we also recognize the importance of adapting to meet the needs of a changing industry, workforce, and customer base. While we focus on our broader strategy to modernize operations, enhance agility, and ensure long-term sustainability, our commitment to employee growth, purpose-driven work, and a positive culture remains unchanged. We continue to encourage internal mobility, invest in our people, and foster an environment where our team feels proud of their contributions.

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5.0

Jun 29, 2026

Continuing education coordinator

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Pros

What I'm most grateful for is my team and the culture. Pacific Life is full of supportive, knowledgeable, encouraging, and just genuinely great people. I feel challenged, appreciated, and lucky to be a part of this culture.

Cons

In-person requirement of four days a week is not consistent. There is lots of flexibility with that, though.

3.0

Jun 12, 2026

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Great benefits and great team members!

Cons

The Return to Office policy is driving away one of our talented team members. Blindsided by reorgs. No polls done to determine what is best for our team.

Pacific Life Response

Thank you for sharing your perspective and for recognizing the strength of your team and our benefits. Our in-office approach is designed to support collaboration and connection across teams, while still offering flexibility through one remote workday per week, along with our flexible workdays benefit, which allows for additional remote days throughout the year. Feedback like yours helps us continue learning how this is experienced day-to-day across different roles and teams. We appreciate you taking the time to share.

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