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?

61% 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)); "You are incentivized to outperform because pay and bonuses are good." ((in 61 reviews)); "Good work life balance for most people but that really depends on who your boss is." ((in 50 reviews)); "I've worked for a number of companies & they go above and beyond to take care of their employees." ((in 23 reviews))

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

"Nothing bad In the management of the company" ((in 47 reviews)); "Senior leadership makes low level decisions and seems to find a shiny object that redirects what everyone works on." ((in 16 reviews)); "And you'll see after the smoke has cleared who is the better manager...." ((in 16 reviews)); "Will get 3/4 weeks of training" ((in 12 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 11 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.

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Place used to be family friendly, now it doesn't care to know your name - Anonymous employee Pacific Life Employee Review

1.0

28 Sept 2015

Anonymous employee

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Pros

You get to say you work in Newport Beach. That's about it.

Cons

When I started here it was a fantastic place to work. They had a great work/life balance. Then there were a few RIFs and some new executive management was brought in. Now this place will suck the soul from you. I have given up so many nights, weekends, birthday parties, and personal things to get work done. It doesn't matter how much you've contributed. If there's a manager who decides they want their friend in a spot instead of someone they may not know, you're screwed. Management is cruel to their employees and there is no recourse. Gaslighting is rampant. Management determines the "truth" of things regardless of what actually may have happened. They want their staff to be competitive and mean and harass those who aren't.

Pacific Life Response

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Thank you for your feedback. We know that employees’ personal lives are important and we are sorry to hear that you felt that your personal life was not appropriately respected. We are also sorry to hear about your experiences with open positions as Pacific Life prides itself on recognizing and promoting talent within the company based on merit and performance. Finally, it is contrary to our culture for managers to be deliberately mean when dealing with employees. We are always striving to improve so if you would like to contact us to share additional information, please reach out to our Employee Relations Department at 949-219-3540, or 949-219-3532.

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5.0

29 Jun 2026

Continuing education coordinator

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Pros

What I'm most grateful for is my team and the culture. Pacific Life is full of supportive, knowledgeable, encouraging, and just genuinely great people. I feel challenged, appreciated, and lucky to be a part of this culture.

Cons

In-person requirement of four days a week is not consistent. There is lots of flexibility with that, though.

3.0

12 Jun 2026

Anonymous employee

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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

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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