Does 5.11 pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, 5.11 employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at 5.11. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at 5.11?

52% of 5.11 employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated 5.11 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at 5.11?

Store Manager (22) , Shift Supervisor (17) , Assistant Manager (12) , Retail Store Manager (9) , Manager (8) , Sales Associate (8) , Supervisor (8) , Material Handler (7) , Service Specialist (6) , Customer Service Specialist (4) , Customer Service Representative (3) , Retail Associate (3) , Retail Sales Associate (3) , Sales (3) , Territory Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at 5.11 according to real employee reviews?

"good benefits and promotions yes" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great people and culture make it it a fun place to work" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great brand and people who work for the company" ((in 11 reviews)); "The leadership is great!" ((in 8 reviews)); "Work life balance is good." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at 5.11 according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 16 reviews)); "In their rush to expand they have lost great managers." ((in 6 reviews)); "The worst part is upper management is aware of this problem, allows it and even supports it." ((in 6 reviews)); "Very minimal to no training." ((in 5 reviews)); "Long hours with sub par pay" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about 5.11 layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about 5.11 layoffs and their outlook for job security at 5.11 in 2026.

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3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(252 total reviews)

Troy Brown

47% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

3.0

Career opportunities

5.11 has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 252 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The 5.11 employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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252 reviews

5.0

Jul 17, 2025

Working at 5.11 Tactical after 3 years

Shift leader

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

I started at 5.11 Tactical as a Service Specialist at one of the highest volume stores in the company and dived straight into Ship from Store operations and feel in love with it. I was welcomed with open arms from colleagues, supervisors and district managers. This company puts the customer first and takes care of their employees.

Cons

I would love to see more team members put in decision making or advisory boards, as I experienced this in college.

4.0

Apr 13, 2026

Networking opportunities overshadowed by long hours and low pay

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great networking opportunities and inventory management opportunities

Cons

Long hours with sub par pay

3.0

Feb 24, 2026

5.11

Territory manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great value product for professional target market

Cons

Product categories are too diverse

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