Does Patagonia pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Patagonia employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Patagonia. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Patagonia?

75% of Patagonia employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Patagonia 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Patagonia?

Sales Associate (107) , Customer Experience Guide (44) , Retail Sales Associate (44) , Customer Service Representative (31) , Merchandise Processor (15) , Customer Experience Representative (11) , Seasonal Sales Associate (10) , Retail Team Leader (9) , Manager (8) , Sales (7) , Visual Merchandiser (7) , Customer Experience Associate (6) , Keyholder/Floor Leader (6) , AYUDANTE DE COCINA (5) , Assistant Manager (5)

What are the pros of working at Patagonia according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and company treats us well" ((in 98 reviews)); "great people and generous on discounts for employees" ((in 59 reviews)); "Great culture and proven products." ((in 37 reviews)); "Great coworkers and employee discount" ((in 22 reviews)); "Fun work environment" ((in 18 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Patagonia according to real employee reviews?

"low pay but not terrible" ((in 55 reviews)); "Growing pains and poor management." ((in 18 reviews)); "Assistant Store Managers make around $48k per year." ((in 14 reviews)); "Unfortunately, upper management is blind to this and HR is not responsive whatsoever." ((in 10 reviews)); "Take a hard look at leadership and clean house at the VP and C Level." ((in 10 reviews))

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4.0

75% would recommend to a friend

(700 total reviews)

Ryan Gellert

69% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Senior management

3.1

Career opportunities

Patagonia has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 700 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Patagonia 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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700 reviews

4.0

Aug 29, 2025

Patagonia: A Gold Standard in Sustainable Business and Outdoor Gear

Outdoor enthusiasts

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong commitment to sustainability and environmental activism 🧥 High-quality, durable products built to last 🔄 Excellent repair and reuse programs (e.g., Worn Wear) 🤝 Ethical business practices and transparent supply chain 📞 Responsive and customer-friendly service 🧑‍💼 Supportive workplace culture with great benefits 💸 Profits reinvested in environmental causes

Cons

💰 Higher price point – Products can be expensive compared to other outdoor brands. 📦 Limited product availability – Some popular items sell out quickly or have long restock times. 🏷️ Sizing inconsistencies – Some customers report that sizing can vary between products. 🌍 Niche focus – Gear is primarily targeted at outdoor enthusiasts, which may not appeal to all consumers.

4.0

Aug 25, 2025

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent place to work and supportive staff

Cons

No cons to report really

4.0

Aug 19, 2025

Nice place to work

Retail team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really incredible benefits, good workplace culture, opportunities sometimes arise to do work with corporate, comparatively good pay for retail, awesome environmental initiatives, chance to engage local social justice initiatives

Cons

Gender and racial politics at the company still have a long way to go--the people working on this are doing really great work and the team in NY was in my experience pretty great but there's definitely work to be done. Plus, retail is retail, people will be how they are, so all the regular customer service drain exists here too

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