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 120 reviews)); "Generally great people to work with" ((in 85 reviews)); "Good pay and can be a fun atmosphere." ((in 58 reviews)); "Good work life balance for most people but that really depends on who your boss is." ((in 48 reviews)); "I've worked for a number of companies & they go above and beyond to take care of their employees." ((in 26 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 15 reviews)); "And you'll see after the smoke has cleared who is the better manager...." ((in 15 reviews)); "Training is nonexistent, and new employees often do not have a workstation until their second week or later due to poor planning." ((in 11 reviews)); "Starting to act a lot like a public company with immediate layoffs at any sign of economic downturn." ((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

Pacific Life reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(684 total reviews)

Darryl Button

65% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

684 reviews

5.0

May 15, 2025

Great People

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong culture. Company growing. Terrific Brand.

Cons

Slow technology improvements. Not everyone working in the office.

3.0

May 5, 2025

Used to be an incredible company

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ethical Work/Life Balance Benefits & Perks Promoted from within

Cons

Lost a lot of knowledge and experience when they outsourced many jobs. Backlogs were up and customer satisfaction down. Constant reorgs and job changes. Keep changing WFH policies.

Pacific Life Response

1y

Thank you for being a valued part of Pacific Life for more than 20 years. We appreciate hearing what you valued most about your experience. We remain deeply committed to supporting the wellbeing and growth of our team members, even as we navigate change together.

5.0

Apr 24, 2025

Great Company- Great People

Senior internal wholesaler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Training is top notch and the management actually cares about you.

Cons

Nothing that I can think of

Pacific Life Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We're proud to be recognized for investing in our employees' career growth and development.

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