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 79 reviews)); "Good work life balance for most people but that really depends on who your boss is." ((in 51 reviews)); "Good pay and can be a fun atmosphere." ((in 50 reviews)); "I've worked for a number of companies & they go above and beyond to take care of their employees." ((in 27 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pacific Life according to real employee reviews?

"Nothing bad In the management of the company" ((in 49 reviews)); "Senior leadership makes low level decisions and seems to find a shiny object that redirects what everyone works on." ((in 17 reviews)); "And you'll see after the smoke has cleared who is the better manager...." ((in 14 reviews)); "Will get 3/4 weeks of training" ((in 10 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 10 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

4.0

May 31, 2023

Solid Employer

Bi data visualization engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly company culture, solid retirement benefits and bonus plan. Ethically minded employer.

Cons

Terrible IT experience as an employee - everything is locked down, and finding a competent person in IT is difficult. Below-inflation pay increases for "Above Expectations" employees accompanied with above inflation benefit cost increases.

Pacific Life Response

3y

We’re glad to know you enjoy our friendly culture, commitment to ethics, and strong benefits and bonus plan. We’re sorry to hear about your experience with IT. Thank you for sharing this with us and we encourage you to bring any concerns to your manager or HR business partner.

3.0

Jan 16, 2022

Good Benefits

New business associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are good. Cordial work environment.

Cons

In the process of transitioning to a hybrid workforce. For some reason, some management still wants associates in the office full time when there is no need. Since they don't pay well and don't do cost of living increases, the savings to the employee is better if they stay at home.

2.0

Sep 7, 2021

Just Okay

Operations supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Very competitive Pay, all level roles compensate what seems above industry standard - Very people first, HR really tries to work with all employees to ensure everyone is accommodated - Employees are great to work with

Cons

- Internal systems, all of the propriety systems are decades old. Technology is trying to catch up but that push only began very recently. Expect lots of frustration with technology on all fronts - Growth Potential, While the company has multiple opportunities if you are a newer employee be prepared to wait. The company is heavy with tenured associates making promo opportunities very competitive - Work life balance, very long work hours. - Diversity, this is probably nit picky but the company overall is not very diverse. There have been diversity initiatives but they never sat right when they have not been representing the actual picture of the companies employees

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