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?

"Good benefits and fairly laid back atmosphere." ((in 6 reviews)); "Great people and willing to teach" ((in 5 reviews)); "Interesting job, decent pay, Safe." ((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 6 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 3 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

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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).

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Reviews by job title

52 reviews

5.0

Feb 16, 2020

Solid mining company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good, safe working environment. Pay and benefits exceed industry standards, especially in the locations where they have mining operations. Positive employee relations. Stable employment opportunity. One of best US mining companies.

Cons

Mining industry can be volatile in terms of metal and mineral prices.

1.0

Feb 15, 2020

Horrible Management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Co-workers are amazing. Fun atmosphere.

Cons

Poor management. Long days. Low pay compared to other local mines.

3.0

Oct 21, 2018

Technical Services

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work environment, good people, good company culture

Cons

Long hours, endurance test, investment in people’s training is inadequate

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