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 117 reviews)); "Generally great people to work with" ((in 82 reviews)); "You are incentivized to outperform because pay and bonuses are good." ((in 61 reviews)); "Good work life balance for most people but that really depends on who your boss is." ((in 50 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 47 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 16 reviews)); "Will get 3/4 weeks of training" ((in 12 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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Pacific Life reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(684 total reviews)

Darryl Button

65% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Pacific Life has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 684 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pacific Life employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

684 reviews

1.0

Oct 17, 2025

Wouldn’t recommend

Analysts

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people below leadership are great to work with

Cons

Senior management no longer care about there employees.

3.0

Jul 8, 2025

RTO Mandate

Assistant actuary

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is above industry average great people

Cons

RTO Mandate 4 days per week due to wanting people culture

Pacific Life Response

11mo

Thanks for your feedback! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the team and competitive compensation. We understand that return-to-office expectations can be an adjustment. Building a strong, connected culture is important to us, and we’ll continue to listen and adapt as we move forward together.

2.0

Feb 4, 2025

TOXIC

Underwriter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The work is challenging and meaningful.

Cons

Extremely toxic environment. Upper management does not want to hear how employees truly feel about work life balance.

Pacific Life Response

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to know you find your work purposeful! We're sorry to hear about your experience with work life balance. At Pacific Life, we strive to create a positive and supportive work environment for all employees. Your concerns are important to us, and we take them seriously. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further and work towards a resolution. Please reach out to your HR business partner so we can address your concerns directly.

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