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 235 reviews)); "Great atmosphere and coworkers." ((in 160 reviews)); "Pay & benefits are good." ((in 85 reviews)); "Flexible hours and not far from my house" ((in 76 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 212 reviews)); "Pay is low and longevity is not celebrated" ((in 189 reviews)); "A bad manager can really ruin your experience." ((in 101 reviews)); "3. There is no training concerning what to do in case of an emergency or "event"." ((in 49 reviews)); "poor upper management stuck in a rut" ((in 42 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

3.0

Aug 27, 2025

My time experience

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great product with strong potential Talented and supportive colleagues (at least initially) Early culture was positive, collaborative, and employee-focused

Cons

Work-life balance declined drastically over time Unrealistic expectations with little to no proper guidance Leadership attitude shifted toward negativity and lack of support New CEO’s approach seems focused solely on money rather than people Declining culture — employees no longer feel valued

Crate and Barrel Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to discuss your experience and feedback. Please contact our Associate Relations team as we welcome an opportunity to discuss further with you.

1.0

Aug 27, 2025

It’s not you

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Discount could be better but

Cons

Management sucks bad really bad.

3.0

Aug 25, 2025

Low Pay for Location

Photo stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is a lot of fun product to work with

Cons

Co-workers are burnt out and a bit negative due to being treated differently depending on team

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