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 84 reviews)); "Pay is good and competitive actuarial study program." ((in 50 reviews)); "Good work life balance for most people but that really depends on who your boss is." ((in 46 reviews)); "I've worked for a number of companies & they go above and beyond to take care of their employees." ((in 22 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 16 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)); "lots of layoffs during COVID" ((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

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(684 total reviews)

Darryl Button

68% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

684 reviews

5.0

Feb 20, 2019

A Great company to work for

Senior sales advocate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits and bonuses each year.

Cons

Most management could use training themselves. The Culture has change immensely since i started there 15 years ago.

Pacific Life Response

Thank you for your review. We always want to provide comprehensive benefits programs and are in the process of introducing new benefits for our employees. We appreciate all of your feedback.

2.0

Sep 14, 2018

Good work life balance as work is unchallenging

Financial reporting analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Basic 9 to 5. Relaxed environment. Good health benefits and 401k contribution. Decent place to work if you don't desire stimulating work.

Cons

Compensation is below market. Raises are small year to year. Not for the ambitious or anyone eager to continue growing their resume. Favoritism is strong. Management is 100% out of touch with the needs of staff. Expect your opinions to go unheard here. Be a robot and a yes man to be successful here. Unless you're the external auditor Deloitte, don't expect a promotion anytime in the next ten years. But if you are Deloitte, PL will love you above all else.

4.0

Feb 26, 2018

Sr Graphic Designer

Senior graphic designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company give you bonus

Cons

Healthcare cost too much, high deductible

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Jobs at Pacific Life

Sales Associate - Entry Level

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