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?

42% 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 2.6 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 233 reviews)); "Great atmosphere and coworkers." ((in 160 reviews)); "Good Benefits and co workers" ((in 93 reviews)); "They give you flexible hours and are really willing to work with you on your schedule." ((in 71 reviews)); "Warm and friendly staff." ((in 62 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 213 reviews)); "Pay is low and longevity is not celebrated" ((in 191 reviews)); "A bad manager can really ruin your experience." ((in 103 reviews)); "poor upper management stuck in a rut" ((in 47 reviews)); "3. There is no training concerning what to do in case of an emergency or "event"." ((in 44 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

42% would recommend to a friend

(2,486 total reviews)

Janet Hayes

37% 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

2.6

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

Crate and Barrel has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,486 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

5.0

Oct 11, 2025

Great Place to work and grow

Art director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities for advancement. Continuous learning capabilities. Nice office, onsite gym and cafeteria. Nice coworkers

Cons

Managers keep tabs on you. Any mistake, oversight, discussion, can come back to haunt you even if it wasn’t with ill intent.

5.0

Oct 10, 2025

Great!

Cleaner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are more than good

Cons

Start time was too early

3.0

Oct 9, 2025

pretty good for part time work

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

easy closing shift compared to most retail and the people are relatively nice.

Cons

the pressure to reach sales targets and sell the credit card can be annoying.

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