Does Hecla Mining pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hecla Mining employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hecla Mining. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hecla Mining?

43% of Hecla Mining employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hecla Mining 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hecla Mining?

Geologist (7) , Underground Miner (5) , Exploration Geologist (2) , Mine Manager (2) , Project Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Hecla Mining according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was good." ((in 5 reviews)); "Great people and willing to teach" ((in 5 reviews)); "Benefits were decent." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Good ol'boys club of incompetent management." ((in 7 reviews)); "Middle management has absolutely zero accountability for how they treat their employees and it is ALWAYS awful, especially if you show any ambition." ((in 2 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hecla Mining layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Hecla Mining locations?

Mullan , Coeur d'Alene , Juneau , Chicago , Dallas

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

Hecla Mining

Hecla Mining reviews

3.3

43% would recommend to a friend

(52 total reviews)

Phillips S. Baker Jr.

53% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Senior management

2.8

Work/Life balance

Hecla Mining has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 52 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hecla Mining employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Reviews by job title

52 reviews

3.0

Nov 16, 2021

Mine Geology

Geologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting geology with a small team

Cons

Steep learning curve if you are inexperienced, must be a self starter to work here

5.0

Sep 10, 2021

Great place to work

Mill hand

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people and willing to teach

Cons

None that I can think of

5.0

Feb 17, 2021

Excellent Organization

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hecla has done well by providing excellent benefits for its employees that are extremely competitive in the market. As a company, they are highly aware of the market trends and take action to bring long term value to employees and shareholders.

Cons

Where much is given, much is expected! The high expectations either make the person, or they end up seeking alternative employment.

Viewing 31 - 33 of 52 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

BOS Solutions

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited

4.3★Compensation & Benefits

Geoplex Drillteq

3.5★Compensation & Benefits

McKinney Drilling Company

4.1★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at Hecla Mining

Power BI Analytics Developer

Surface Welder Technician

Fixed Maintenance Supervisor