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 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pacific Life?

64% of Pacific Life employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pacific Life 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 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 121 reviews)); "Generally great people to work with" ((in 82 reviews)); "You are incentivized to outperform because pay and bonuses are good." ((in 62 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 25 reviews))

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

"Nothing bad In the management of the company" ((in 48 reviews)); "And you'll see after the smoke has cleared who is the better manager...." ((in 17 reviews)); "Senior leadership makes low level decisions and seems to find a shiny object that redirects what everyone works on." ((in 15 reviews)); "Starting to act a lot like a public company with immediate layoffs at any sign of economic downturn." ((in 12 reviews)); "Will get 3/4 weeks of training" ((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

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(684 total reviews)

Darryl Button

68% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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Pacific Life has an employee rating of 3.5 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

Jan 22, 2024

Current

Senior internal wholesaler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, PTO, benefits, what we do, free food.

Cons

Politics, constant change, too much focus on diversity rather than who is the best candidate for promoting.

5.0

Jan 9, 2024

Great Company

Internal wholesaler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Teamwork, Very Flexible, Excellent Work/Life Balance

Cons

a lot of change in 2023 - they say isn't typical, but we'll see

Pacific Life Response

2y

We're glad you enjoy the work life balance, flexible working, and people here at Pacific Life. We wholeheartedly appreciate your patience as we work toward transformational goals designed to deliver sustained value to our organization and those we serve. Thank you for being part of life at Pacific Life!

4.0

Jan 4, 2024

Loved it

Technical support engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits; Salary competitive; worked in a lovely cubicle

Cons

Not a big fan of life insurance companies

Pacific Life Response

2y

Thank you for the positive review. We’re happy we could provide you with excellent benefits, salary, and an enjoyable workspace.

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