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

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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

5.0

Aug 20, 2020

Teamwork makes the dream work

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I feel a strong sense of teamwork, coming in new everyone was ready to help and share their knowledge.

Cons

I am in an area that is far from the main office.

Pella Response

5y

Hello, thank you for sharing this feedback! Caring is at the heart of our culture and is part of what makes us unique. We’re happy to have you as part of the Pella team!

5.0

Aug 19, 2020

A safe and fun and always busy place to work

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A fun group of professionals without the egos.

Cons

Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services.

Pella Response

5y

Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback. Our understanding is that you are employed at an independently-owned and operated distributor of Pella products. We’re pleased to hear about your experience with the Pella team and appreciate all that you do to serve our customers.

1.0

Aug 17, 2020

Toxic environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Money is good. But you work your life away and they treat you like garbage

Cons

Treatment is toxic, no work life balance

Pella Response

5y

Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience. We are proud to live our legacy of being a people-focused and hardworking team who cares about one another while doing our best work for our customers. We also recognize the importance of prioritization, a work-life balance and continuous improvement toward team success. If you’re willing to share more specific feedback, email us at employerbrand@pella.com.

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