Does Crate and Barrel pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Crate and Barrel employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Crate and Barrel. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Crate and Barrel?

41% of Crate and Barrel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Crate and Barrel 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Crate and Barrel?

Sales Associate (381) , Customer Service Representative (89) , Furniture Sales Associate (80) , Retail Sales Associate (68) , Merchandise Associate (55) , Merchandising Associate (44) , Merchandiser (40) , Designer (38) , Seasonal Sales Associate (38) , Visual Merchandiser (36) , Part Time Sales Associate (32) , Stock Associate (32) , Design Expert (30) , Sales (29) , Manager (27)

What are the pros of working at Crate and Barrel according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and very organized" ((in 234 reviews)); "Great atmosphere and coworkers." ((in 163 reviews)); "Pay & benefits are good." ((in 92 reviews)); "Flexible hours and not far from my house" ((in 67 reviews)); "Warm and friendly staff." ((in 63 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Crate and Barrel according to real employee reviews?

"transparent with how commissions are calculated (web sales don’t count towards your goals) and poor management." ((in 212 reviews)); "The company does not allow for much advancement and the low pay leads to high turnover." ((in 193 reviews)); "A bad manager can really ruin your experience." ((in 103 reviews)); "3. There is no training concerning what to do in case of an emergency or "event"." ((in 48 reviews)); "poor upper management stuck in a rut" ((in 45 reviews))

What are employees saying about Crate and Barrel layoffs in 2026?

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

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Crate and Barrel reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(2,488 total reviews)

Janet Hayes

36% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Culture & values

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.7

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Senior management

2.5

Career opportunities

Crate and Barrel has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,488 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Crate and Barrel 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

1.0

Dec 20, 2025

Negative

Interior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good employees and good product

Cons

Very poor management top to bottom. Misaligned values.

2.0

Dec 11, 2025

Learned a lot but had no work life balance

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good discount, friendly environment, fun location

Cons

Bad management, low pay, micromanaged, cheap

1.0

Dec 9, 2025

Never a minute to yourself

Store leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee Discount, Training, and People

Cons

District Leader communications frequently began as early as 7:00 a.m., seven days a week, creating an ongoing expectation for off-hours engagement that was difficult to balance with personal time. The cadence, tone, and frequency of communication with District Leader contributed to a high-pressure environment which led to highly unprofessional and even hostile during one-on-one interactions.

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Jobs at Crate and Barrel

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