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 8 reviews)); "Great people and willing to teach" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Management runs around the mine acting like clowns that everyone hates but are too cowardly to do anything about." ((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 3 reviews)); "Low pay compared to other local mines." ((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.

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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

1.0

Sep 12, 2018

Worst management I've ever seen

Process control

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, great schedule, awesome benefits.

Cons

There was a problem between my boss and other departments. I did everything I was instructed, and got daily "great job" . Then I was let go with no reason. They fired my boss as well. Instead of moving me under someone else, or reorganization of management, they just opted to let me go. I loved the position, and the mine. Most people there were nice, although some of the "good ol boy/girl" crowd didn't much approve of me. They moved my family and I here, and 4 months into the job I am screwed. I don't think pissed off quite covers how I feel about them.

3.0

Jun 29, 2018

Good place to gain experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Starting Salary. Friendly atmosphere. Good experience Available for entry level professional employees. Likes to promote from within.

Cons

You stay at your entry level job for a while until you get on a "track" to management that for some never comes. Strategy is to attract with decent salaries and not give raises unless you are promoted. It's a small company that likes to run lean.

3.0

Feb 4, 2017

Ok

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learn the different mining styles and underground jobs.

Cons

Management doesn't care for employees

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