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 2% 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 3.7 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 (1545) , Cashier (709) , Footwear Sales Associate (465) , Retail Sales Associate (453) , 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?

"It was a good place to work at and the people you work with are great." ((in 741 reviews)); "Great coworkers and fun job" ((in 510 reviews)); "Flexible hours and discounts on products" ((in 504 reviews)); "Good work environment and people" ((in 299 reviews)); "They had pretty good benefits and they are one of the largest specialty retailers in the world." ((in 281 reviews))

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

"The management is poor and negligent" ((in 941 reviews)); "They don't promote from within often and low pay compared to other IT jobs in Pittsburgh" ((in 716 reviews)); "Had a bad manager come in at the last minute and she was a micromanager." ((in 545 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.

DICK'S Sporting Goods reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(12,150 total reviews)

Lauren Hobart

82% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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DICK'S Sporting Goods has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 12,150 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).

Reviews by job title

12K reviews

2.0

Sep 17, 2012

At times very overwhelming due to the limited staffing.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can be a fun atmosphere if done properly.

Cons

Big box stores should always have a night shift staff to process and clean the store accordingly. Dick's does not. It is because of this decision to go without a night staff that the day shift associates are bombarded with expediting large amounts of freight and ever-changing priorities.In the end, customer service takes a hit. Also, a cashier at Lowe's makes more money an hour than a Dick's employee that receives the online training and supposedly is "certified" to sell detailed and technical products such as running shoes or a treadmill.

1.0

Sep 14, 2012

Negative Experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I met some good people while working there.

Cons

Company did not seem to care about its employees. Salaried department managers often were overworked and worked more than the store manager. Departments were understaffed, and you were constantly asked to do more with less.

3.0

Sep 12, 2012

Great job to get you through high school or college

Golf associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, discount, easy work, 50% manufacturer discount once per pay, sometimes you get to work with cool people.

Cons

Managers typically are clueless; management calls you frequently to fill a shift, stays late past closing, managers hate their jobs, poor attitude all around,

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