Does Backroads pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Backroads employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Backroads. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Backroads?

74% of Backroads employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Backroads 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Backroads?

Trip Leader (156) , Trip Leader & Trip Expert (7) , Trip Expert (6) , Trip Prep Specialist (6) , Outdoor Trip Leader (5) , Manager (4) , Sales Consultant (4) , Tour Guide (4) , Tour Leader (4) , Trip Leader and Trip Expert (4) , Backroads Leader (3) , Guide (3) , Sales Representative (3) , Trip Leader & Trip Expert (3) , Adventure Trip Guide (2)

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

"Great people to work with!" ((in 48 reviews)); "Excellent coworkers and mid" ((in 20 reviews)); "deals, extensive training" ((in 14 reviews)); "great company culture" ((in 14 reviews)); "Colleagues are great." ((in 11 reviews))

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

"The hourly pay is low (although on par with similar jobs) and most of it comes seasonally." ((in 35 reviews)); "Lack of diversity." ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours and very seasonal work" ((in 10 reviews)); "While most managers are communicative and supportive, I personally did not find much encouragement or support from my manager." ((in 9 reviews)); "Time off for major life events is treated as a privilege" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Backroads redundancies in 2026?

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

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3.8

74% would recommend to a friend

(287 total reviews)

Tom Hale

78% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture and values

3.9

Career opportunities

3.3

Diversity and inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.2

Senior management

3.2

Compensation and benefits

Backroads has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 287 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Backroads employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Hotel and travel accommodation industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

287 reviews

5.0

Dec 29, 2025

Hard, fun work + great community of colleagues

Trip leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Long but rewarding days that always go by quickly. Opportunity to travel the world and meet some amazing, likeminded people.

Cons

Scheduling preference and elevated roles sometime seems to be given to people with strong personalities versus those with more tenure/experience

5.0

Mar 5, 2025

An adventure!

Trip leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great place to work !

Cons

No cons, great place to work

5.0

Jun 25, 2021

Great memories

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Possibility to travel, meet new people

Cons

A lot of time away from home

Backroads Response

Thank you for sharing your experience working for Backroads. As you mentioned, holding a Field Staff position can lead to extended time away from home. We do our best to create schedules that adapt to employees preferences as well as the business need. For many, traveling is the favorite part of the job! We appreciate you giving feedback on your time at Backroads, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

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