Does DICK'S Sporting Goods pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DICK'S Sporting Goods employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DICK'S Sporting Goods. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DICK'S Sporting Goods?

72% of DICK'S Sporting Goods employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DICK'S Sporting Goods 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DICK'S Sporting Goods?

Sales Associate (1544) , Cashier (710) , Footwear Sales Associate (464) , Retail Sales Associate (452) , Customer Service Specialist (397) , Sales Associate/Cashier (385) , Golf Sales Associate (196) , Apparel Associate (178) , Apparel Sales Associate (168) , Team Sports Sales Associate (153) , Front End Cashier (131) , Footwear Associate (127) , Store Manager (126) , Footwear Lead (114) , Associate (112)

What are the pros of working at DICK'S Sporting Goods according to real employee reviews?

"Great people on the staff that make you feel comfortable and know what they are doing." ((in 752 reviews)); "Experience with customer service is a plus and very flexible hours for most of the year" ((in 516 reviews)); "Great coworkers and fun job" ((in 509 reviews)); "Fun work environment and easy to work with on scheduling" ((in 296 reviews)); "They had pretty good benefits and they are one of the largest specialty retailers in the world." ((in 283 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DICK'S Sporting Goods according to real employee reviews?

"The management is poor and negligent" ((in 953 reviews)); "They don't promote from within often and low pay compared to other IT jobs in Pittsburgh" ((in 734 reviews)); "Had a bad manager come in at the last minute and she was a micromanager." ((in 547 reviews)); "Also had no training on anything so it was learn as you go which is not how a store should be run." ((in 151 reviews)); "There is no work life balance with this company and you are constantly on edge." ((in 131 reviews))

What are employees saying about DICK'S Sporting Goods layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about DICK'S Sporting Goods layoffs and their outlook for job security at DICK'S Sporting Goods in 2026.

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3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(12,142 total reviews)

Lauren Hobart

81% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

DICK'S Sporting Goods has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 12,142 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DICK'S 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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12K reviews

3.0

Feb 20, 2014

Should only be a stepping stone...

Team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great insurance, vacation and consistant merit raises. It is a fast pace place you are never bored or without something to work on. If you get a chance to work in an area you are passionate about then you get to really shine and do something you love.

Cons

There is no promotion from within unless you are a white male. If you do get promoted from within expect to get paid at least 20% less than your counterpart hired from the outside. It is a very odd way to cultivate talent. I have seen so many great people walk out the door because of the 'bro' mentality. Once what was a career option for many became a stepping stone.

1.0

Feb 13, 2014

No opportunities for advancement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's very tidy, neat, and efficient, as far as employment goes. You go in, work, leave. Same in, same out - day after day.

Cons

They don't tend to promote from within. They like to hire into leads and managers - you're pretty much stuck in the position that you were hired in. You can navigate between sections, but only at the same tier.

1.0

Dec 3, 2012

Bait and Switch

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay was above industry average

Cons

Classic bait and switch recruitment process; training evokes utopian environment and progressive change...very arrogant and also fearful, selfish survival culture, both in stores and corporate office...CEO and upper management rule with a 'do it or else' mentailty and practice...company attempting to become large big box chain, but refuses to implement long-term technology and training to reach goal...all employees are treated as dispensible, and turnover at all store levels is much higher than industry average...Anyone with a long-tern retail career in mind should take a pass

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