Does Pacific Life pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pacific Life employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pacific Life. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pacific Life?

59% of Pacific Life employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pacific Life 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pacific Life?

Internal Wholesaler (27) , Analyst (17) , Manager (16) , Director (12) , Customer Service Representative (11) , Actuarial Analyst (8) , Actuarial Intern (8) , Annuity Specialist (8) , Intern (8) , Systems Analyst (8) , Business Analyst (7) , Project Manager (7) , Business Services Specialist (6) , Case Manager (6) , New Business Representative (6)

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

"Great benefits and one of the last stressful companies in America according to Business Insider." ((in 117 reviews)); "Generally great people to work with" ((in 82 reviews)); "Pay is good and competitive actuarial study program." ((in 63 reviews)); "Great work / life balance" ((in 45 reviews)); "I've worked for a number of companies & they go above and beyond to take care of their employees." ((in 22 reviews))

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

"Nothing bad In the management of the company" ((in 50 reviews)); "Senior leadership makes low level decisions and seems to find a shiny object that redirects what everyone works on." ((in 15 reviews)); "And you'll see after the smoke has cleared who is the better manager...." ((in 15 reviews)); "Will get 3/4 weeks of training" ((in 11 reviews)); "The interesting part is that a few special employees and all the upper management seem to be exempt from this rule and can work remotely." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pacific Life redundancies in 2026?

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

Pacific Life Reviews

3.4

59% would recommend to a friend

(682 total reviews)

Darryl Button

65% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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Pacific Life has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 682 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pacific Life employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

682 reviews

4.0

Jun 21, 2026

Culture shines, but workload is heavy

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The culture is strong and the people are very kind.

Cons

A lot of different priorities and unclear guidance makes for a heavy workload.

1.0

Jun 16, 2026

Coming from Big Four? Think Twice

Product owner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great location and free food

Cons

Joined expecting strategic product ownership and strong execution. Instead found endless politics, unclear accountability, and decisions driven more by personalities than business value. For anyone coming from a Big Four or high-performing organization, be prepared for a significant culture shock. Progress is slow, priorities constantly shift, and meaningful change is difficult to drive.

Pacific Life Response

1d

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Feedback like yours helps us reflect on where we can grow stronger, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective as we continue to build a workplace where talented people can thrive.

3.0

Jun 12, 2026

Great benefits but RTO policy is a concern

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great benefits and great team members!

Cons

The Return to Office policy is driving away one of our talented team members. Blindsided by reorgs. No polls done to determine what is best for our team.

Pacific Life Response

1d

Thank you for sharing your perspective and for recognizing the strength of your team and our benefits. Our in-office approach is designed to support collaboration and connection across teams, while still offering flexibility through one remote workday per week, along with our flexible workdays benefit, which allows for additional remote days throughout the year. Feedback like yours helps us continue learning how this is experienced day-to-day across different roles and teams. We appreciate you taking the time to share.

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Culture shines, but workload is heavy

Coming from Big Four? Think Twice

Great benefits but RTO policy is a concern

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