Does Big 5 Sporting Goods pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Big 5 Sporting Goods employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Big 5 Sporting Goods. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Big 5 Sporting Goods?

45% of Big 5 Sporting Goods employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Big 5 Sporting Goods 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Big 5 Sporting Goods?

Sales Associate (394) , Cashier (104) , Assistant Manager (99) , Sales Associate/Cashier (82) , Retail Sales Associate (65) , Store Manager (53) , Manager (37) , Manager Trainee (32) , First Assistant Manager (26) , Second Assistant Manager (25) , Sales Representative (21) , Relief Manager (19) , Cashier/Sales Associate (17) , Sales (15) , Management Trainee (13)

What are the pros of working at Big 5 Sporting Goods according to real employee reviews?

"Hours are flexible and job is easy" ((in 117 reviews)); "Great coworkers and not too hard of a job overall." ((in 86 reviews)); "Great Management at some stores and really flexible with hours." ((in 84 reviews)); "And great people." ((in 74 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and and easy to get days off." ((in 71 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Big 5 Sporting Goods according to real employee reviews?

"They expect you to do all this work even though they start you off at a low pay and give little to no raises." ((in 176 reviews)); "place feels like a jail!!the managers dont want employees talking to each other.i" ((in 58 reviews)); "Upper management was a general pain and those issues often tricked down to staff." ((in 24 reviews)); "Minimum Wage and dealing with customers" ((in 22 reviews)); "No raise in pay" ((in 19 reviews))

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3.3

45% would recommend to a friend

(1,583 total reviews)

Steven G. Miller

40% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.7

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

2.5

Compensation and benefits

Big 5 Sporting Goods has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,583 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Big 5 Sporting Goods employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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3.0

Feb 20, 2019

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Assistant manager

Recommend

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Pros

Super easy work as a manager. Benefits are good.

Cons

The culture is very bland. Nothing to look forward to when going to work.

2.0

Feb 3, 2019

Under paid for expectations

Manager trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great insurance Work well with my school schedule

Cons

The list of things they want you to do is almost endless. As you stay with big 5 do not expect any sort of substantial raises. They do not have any intentions of trying to keep their employees. If you come to work for Big 5, plan on it only being a stepping stone to jobs that are more rewarding both financially and emotionally.

1.0

Jan 17, 2019

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Manager trainee

Recommend

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Pros

The pro you get payed more and payed like a 2nd when and only when you cover for another manager for 15 ,when your not it like 13 maybe.

Cons

dress code the lamest mostest ridiculous, girl with big butt better have the longest shirt cuz for heaven for been you wear legging or dress pants that doesnt cover your butt all the way, be prepared to be told that its incorporate, oh and the no hood on the jackets what??? they want to be cold outside.

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