Is Pella a good company to work for?

Pella has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,286 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at Pella to a friend and 68% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Pella have been left by employees working as Intern , Human Resources and Department Manager .

Does Pella pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pella employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pella. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pella?

63% of Pella employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pella 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pella?

Sales Representative (67) , Department Manager (33) , Trade Sales Representative (30) , Customer Service Representative (29) , Machine Operator (23) , Sales (22) , Outside Sales Representative (21) , Manager (20) , Project Coordinator (20) , Sales Associate (17) , Retail Sales Consultant (16) , Operator (15) , Human Resources (12) , Intern (12) , Sales Manager (12)

What are the pros of working at Pella according to real employee reviews?

"They are great at being a people focused culture and there is an unmatched passion for the customers that employees serve." ((in 111 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 100 reviews)); "Great benefits and time off" ((in 84 reviews)); "Good pay gets paid weekly" ((in 82 reviews)); "I also find there to be a good work/life balance and the ability to deselect if needed." ((in 39 reviews))

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

"Poor management and could never get a full 40hr work week" ((in 75 reviews)); "Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services." ((in 36 reviews)); "Most managers don't know the products; the others have the slightest idea on how to run a team" ((in 20 reviews)); "They will provide absolutely no training on building rapport, almost nothing on psychology of sales, and no guidance on any soft skills." ((in 19 reviews)); "Poor leadership and questionable sales tactics." ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pella layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Pella layoffs and their outlook for job security at Pella in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Pella locations?

Pella , Murray , Gettysburg , Chicago , Beltsville , Macomb , Auburn Hills , Carroll , Shenandoah , Sioux Center , Orlando , Rockford , Dallas , Detroit , Troy , Denver , Reidsville , Los Angeles , Parsippany , New York , Greensboro , Des Moines , Portland , Jacksonville , Buffalo , Austin , Minneapolis , Warrenville , Saint Louis , West Caldwell

Pella reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(1,218 total reviews)

Emily Videtto

Not enough data to show CEO approval

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Senior management

Pella has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,218 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pella employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Sep 11, 2020

Great Place To Work

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Brand, Value People, Strong Cross Functional Collaboration

Cons

Benefits are on par with regional employers

Pella Response

5y

Hello, thanks for your review! At Pella, we encourage and empower our team members to share their voices and collaborate. We believe diverse perspectives produce the best ideas and make us a smarter and stronger organization.

4.0

Sep 6, 2020

Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, comfortable atmosphere, advancement

Cons

long hours and not a lot of training

Pella Response

5y

Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback! At Pella, we offer a total rewards program that includes compensation, bonus programs, retirement benefits, medical premium cost sharing, and more. We believe that development and career planning is for everyone and necessary for reaching one’s highest potential.

5.0

Sep 6, 2020

Great opportunity for growth

Sales consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunity for growth. Need drive to be successful

Cons

There are no cons for working with Pella

Pella Response

5y

Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback! We are an industry leader because of the great people who work here. Team members are encouraged and empowered to be their best selves both professionally and personally. This means that at Pella, you use your unique talents to help us all succeed!

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