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 116 reviews)); "Great coworkers and not too hard of a job overall." ((in 91 reviews)); "And great people." ((in 78 reviews)); "Great Management at some stores and really flexible with hours." ((in 78 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and and easy to get days off." ((in 63 reviews))

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

"Low pay and behind technologically" ((in 181 reviews)); "District and Regional Managers have a vague idea of what happens in their stores" ((in 61 reviews)); "Minimum Wage and dealing with customers" ((in 26 reviews)); "Upper management was a general pain and those issues often tricked down to staff." ((in 24 reviews)); "No raise in pay" ((in 18 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

Jan 23, 2026

Good for college students

Relief manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I would say that if you get a manager who invests in you and helps you build your hard and soft skills, takes advantage of it, and takes it seriously! Hence, you can leverage those skills later on at another company. The Big 5 is good for college students, as they offer very flexible work schedules. This job is for young adults from 18 to 23. A stepping stone into the world if you take it seriously. You're what you make of this job.

Cons

Misleading promotions, confusing promotions, and coupon exclusions. Systems are not up to date with current times, and constantly have to conduct price audits. A lot of cons with this company from a managerial perspective that need to be addressed by the top management at the corporate level.

2.0

Jan 19, 2026

Really Mid company

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

25% employee discount Sometimes nice coworkers

Cons

Supervisors are old men that dislike poc, piercings, tattoos and Big 5 is very anti anti depressants. If big 5 anywhere finds out you are on anti depressants you will be fired.

3.0

Jan 14, 2026

Its ok starter

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good to get you self some work experience

Cons

no competitive wage it is a lie

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